Michaels Stores, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Earnings
           

IRVING, TX--(Marketwire - February 27, 2008) -  Michaels Stores, Inc. today announced that the
Company plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 earnings
results on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Various business scheduling
considerations dictated a move from the previously announced date of March
5, 2008.  The Company will conduct a conference call at 4:00 p.m. CT on
that date, hosted by Mr. Brian Cornell, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr.
Jeffrey Boyer, President and Chief Financial Officer. Those who wish to
participate in the call may do so by dialing (973) 935-8513.  Any
interested party will also have the opportunity to access the call via the
Internet at www.michaels.com.  To listen to the live call, please go to the
website at least fifteen minutes early to register and download any
necessary audio software.  For those who cannot listen to the live
broadcast, a recording will be available for 30 days after the date of the
event.
           

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