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By Hedgcoth, Rachael
Publication: Expansion Management
Date: Saturday, July 1 2006

MICHAELS STORES INC. WILL UPROOT from other parts of the Southeast U.S. to relocate its Southeast Seasonal Distribution Center to the Jacksonville, Fla., metro area.

The specialty arts and crafts retailer noted that several factors, including the area's work force, contributed to its decision.

"The move to Jacksonville provides us the opportunity to leverage our strong management team in our current Jacksonville facility and draw upon the high quality work force that exists in the market," said Tom DeCaro, executive vice president, supply chain, for Michaels

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