September 16, 2011 – Lombard, IL – Michaels Stores, Inc. has named Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) one of its top two transportation partners for 2011. The announcement took place at the Irving, Texas-based company’s 14th Annual Vendor CEO Summit.
Michaels Stores, Inc., North America’s largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, presented the award on September 1, 2011. Michaels currently owns and operates more than 1,050 stores across the U.S. and Canada. The company also owns and operates 135 Aaron Brothers Stores. MOL transports merchandise for Michaels Stores, Inc. to ports worldwide and manages the intermodal transport to inland bound points.
The transportation partner of the year award recognizes Michaels’ key partners and the contribution they play in helping the company achieve its goals. Although selection was based on a wide range of criteria, MOL’s on-time performance and focus on efficiency and innovation were among the factors that set the company apart from its competitors. MOL’s continued commitment to its TraPac terminal in Jacksonville, Florida near the site of Michaels’ distribution center also played a role.
“We’re tremendously honored to have been named a top transportation partner for Michaels Stores,” said MOL (America) Inc. Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Tsuyoshi Yoshida. “We’re proud that we were able to meet the high standards necessary to achieve this recognition. MOL has a very close partnership with Michaels and we’re delighted that we’ve been able to provide quality service to meet their requirements.”
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About MOL
MOL operates one of the largest and most diverse networks of liner and logistics services around the globe, including weekly Transpacific, Transatlantic, Americas and Asia-Europe services. MOL (America) Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.) one of the world’s largest multi-modal shipping companies. Please visit the company’s website at www.MOLpower.com.
About Michaels
Irving, Texas-based Michaels Stores, Inc. is North America’s largest specialty retailer of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The company currently owns and operates more than 1,050 Michaels stores in 49 states and Canada, and 135 Aaron Brothers stores, and produces ten exclusive private brands including Recollections®, Studio Decor™, Bead Landing®, Creatology®, Ashland™, Celebrate It®, Art Minds®, Artist’s Loft®, Craft Smart® and Loops & Threads™. For more information visit www.Michaels.com.
Michaels Stores, Inc., North America’s largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, presented the award on September 1, 2011. Michaels currently owns and operates more than 1,050 stores across the U.S. and Canada. The company also owns and operates 135 Aaron Brothers Stores. MOL transports merchandise for Michaels Stores, Inc. to ports worldwide and manages the intermodal transport to inland bound points.
The transportation partner of the year award recognizes Michaels’ key partners and the contribution they play in helping the company achieve its goals. Although selection was based on a wide range of criteria, MOL’s on-time performance and focus on efficiency and innovation were among the factors that set the company apart from its competitors. MOL’s continued commitment to its TraPac terminal in Jacksonville, Florida near the site of Michaels’ distribution center also played a role.
“We’re tremendously honored to have been named a top transportation partner for Michaels Stores,” said MOL (America) Inc. Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Tsuyoshi Yoshida. “We’re proud that we were able to meet the high standards necessary to achieve this recognition. MOL has a very close partnership with Michaels and we’re delighted that we’ve been able to provide quality service to meet their requirements.”
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About MOL
MOL operates one of the largest and most diverse networks of liner and logistics services around the globe, including weekly Transpacific, Transatlantic, Americas and Asia-Europe services. MOL (America) Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.) one of the world’s largest multi-modal shipping companies. Please visit the company’s website at www.MOLpower.com.
About Michaels
Irving, Texas-based Michaels Stores, Inc. is North America’s largest specialty retailer of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The company currently owns and operates more than 1,050 Michaels stores in 49 states and Canada, and 135 Aaron Brothers stores, and produces ten exclusive private brands including Recollections®, Studio Decor™, Bead Landing®, Creatology®, Ashland™, Celebrate It®, Art Minds®, Artist’s Loft®, Craft Smart® and Loops & Threads™. For more information visit www.Michaels.com.
