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SIDEBAR ITEM...Michael Dupey, the founder of 'Michael's Craft Stores' recently opened a new wholesale store in Dallas - Mports (located at Webb's Chapel and Forest Lane). When we were down there on
Monday or Tuesday, a glass door was boarded up and at least one bullet hole was visible in the front window of the store. When we asked Mr. Dupey about it, he made an offhand comment about certain competitors not being happy with his new enterprise.
Not speculating by any means that there is a connection, just thought it was interesting...

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Not speculating by any means that there is a connection, just thought it was interesting...

It IS interesting. Why Michael's? Anyone know any background information on the company?

[browardchad]

Michael Dupey, the founder of 'Michael's Craft Stores' recently opened a new wholesale store in Dallas - Mports (located at Webb's Chapel and Forest Lane).

Apparently, Dupey sold the Michael's name and is no longer affiliated with the store.

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SIDEBAR ITEM...Michael Dupey, the founder of 'Michael's Craft Stores' recently opened a new wholesale store in Dallas - Mports (located at Webb's Chapel and Forest Lane). When we were down there on Monday or Tuesday, a glass door was boarded up and at least one bullet hole was visible in the front window of the store. When we asked Mr. Dupey about it, he made an offhand comment about certain competitors not being happy with his new enterprise. Not speculating by any means that there is a connection, just thought it was interesting...

Well, here is another 'interesting' tidbit.

Did some searches. I wanted to see if perhaps the owner of Michael's might Jewish. (making his stores a particular target)

What I found was this. Michael's has a subsidary called Aaron Brothers.

At the Aaron Brothers website the first link in a list is Isuzu Trucks

Also, I found that Michael's had a lawsuit against them in CA. A financial settlement was reached this past February. I couldn't find any information on what the lawsuit involved.

NOT saying these things are connected, but I did find it surprising to find the Isuzu Truck link??? Disgruntled former employee? But, why the east coast when the suit was in CA? Anyway, just thought I'd pass the info on. Probably nothing but strange Isuzu connection.