Claire’s Is Reinventing the Piercing Experience Across 900 Stores
Claire's brand reset is underway after filing for bankruptcy and its acquisition by Ames Watson in 2025. Chief…
Features August 6
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Claire’s Leases Chicago-Area Logistics Hub as Comeback Gains Steam
Claire’s owner Ames Watson has leased a 248,000-square-foot logistics and supply chain support facility in Elgin, Ill. that…
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Claire’s Taps Former Walmart Exec as New Chief Merchandiser
Claire’s has named Jillian Cueff, a retail veteran with merchandising experience at Macy’s and Walmart, as its new…
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August 17
Claire’s Appoints Chief Brand Officer as it Readies for a Reset in the U.S.
Claire’s has made its first C-suite hire since being bought out of bankruptcy by Ames Watson in August…
News February 3
Gen Z May be Digital-First, but They’re Also Fans of In-Person Retailing
If your mental image of Gen Z is a bunch of teenagers glued to their devices, you’re only…
Features September 4
UPDATE: New Claire’s Owner to Keep Nearly 800 Stores Open
[Update as of Aug. 27, 2025] More details about Ames Watson’s plans for Claire’s have been reported by…
News August 27
Update: Bankrupt Claire’s to Close 700 Stores, May Exit U.S. Operations Entirely
[Update as of Aug. 8, 2025] In court documents related to its recent bankruptcy filing, Claire’s identified 700…
News August 8
NRF 2025 Preview: New York’s Javits Center Once Again Becomes the Center of the Retail Universe
NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show will return to New York City’s Javits Center January 12-14, with attendees from…
Features January 9
Claire’s Teams with Paris Hilton for Sparkly New Collab
Early 2000s “it girl” Paris Hilton has teamed up with Claire’s to reach the next generation of fashionistas…
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