Neither store covered every base — or, from the glass-half-full perspective, each store had specialties.
Since selections varied so widely, I couldn’t exactly compare prices, but I did notice a decent amount of 40%-off sales at both retailers.
Many Michaels’ deals I saw were tied to its in-house brands, like Ashland, and many, not all, seasonal items were marked down. At times, I wasn’t sure what was or wasn’t on sale, especially in the Halloween section.
Prices felt much more straightforward to me at Hobby Lobby. The store advertised “40% Off Fall Decor, Party, Floral, and Crafts” on the front door, which felt comprehensive and gave me less…
