This particular Michaels in Seekonk used to be located at 85 Highland Ave., the same plaza that is home to Petco, Bed Bath & Beyond, Stop & Shop and Home Depot, however; they recently moved (within the past 2 months?) to 251 Highland Ave., which is about a 30 second drive from their old location which is now in the same plaza as Panera Bread & Dick's Sporting Goods.
Prior to their upgrade, I rarely stepped foot into the Seekonk Michael's because it was so.... so..... gross and dank and small and old and un-organized. Michael's is supposed to be a fun store to shop and it always made me think of a place where arts & crafts supplies go to die.
I finally stopped into their new home today and was very surprised, overwhelmed and a bit giddy. First off, it's a brand spankin' new store; new walls, new floors, new shelving, new lights, new check out area, etc. It's bright and probably double the size of their old spot. It's unlike any other Michael's store I've ever been into because it's truly the nicest Michael's store I've ever been into.
I was able to find what I was looking for with ease. Navigating the store is way easier than it used to be, although; the isle in the way back with all of the children's crafts is a bit narrow and was awkward at times while trying to get around a family trying to decide on which puff paint to buy. That having been said, that's my only complaint.
Check out was a breeze, even though there were a handful of people in front of me. There are at least 8 registers and they're set up like T.J. Maxx/Marshall's registers are where a computer lady tells you which register is open. The cashier was friendly, not overly friendly, but I didn't leave with a bad taste in my mouth. In fact, she hooked me up by scanning not one but two of the coupons I had brought in; 50% off one regular priced item and 20% off entire regular price purchase. Saving money makes this lady thrilled.
Will I avoid the new Michaels in Seekonk from now on? No way. In fact, it will probably be my new go-to store for anything arts & crafts related. read more