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Claire's

Claire's (formerly known as Claire's Boutiques, Claire's Boutique and Claire's Accessories) is an American retailer of accessories, jewelry, and toys primarily aimed towards tween and teen girls, and young women. It was founded in 1961 and is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The company is primarily owned by Elliott Management and…

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Founded
1961 (1961) (as Fashion Tress Industries)
Industry
Retail
Owner
Ames Watson Capital
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.
Area served
United States · Puerto Rico · Canada · France · Italy
Fate
Acquired by Ames Watson Capital

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related to history · 43
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related to Illinois office · 25
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Area served · 18
Claire's → Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland (formerly), Italy, Japan (formerly), Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa (formerly), Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
related to Offices · 17
Claire's → AccountingParis, As, Buying, Chicago, Europe Distribution CenterHong Kong, Europe HQ, Field Support, Field SupportMadrid, Florida, Global HQ, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, International Distribution CenterPembroke Pines, Miami, North America Distribution CenterBirmingham, North America HQ, Sourcing
related to Asbestos recalls · 16
Claire's → Canadian, Drug Administration, EPA, European, FDA, Food, In, JoJo Siwa, March, October, On March, On May, Talcum, The, These, USP
related to Florida office · 14
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related to Store types · 9
Claire's → Customers, Icing, In North America, Merchandise, Most, Stores, The, Toys, Us
related to External links · 5
Claire's → Archived July, Inc, Official, Stores, Wayback Machine
related to Merchandise · 3
Claire's → Claire's Club, Costume, The
Formerly · 2
Claire's → Claire's Accessories (1973–1997), Fashion Tress Industries (1961–1973)

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Claire'sArea servedUnited States1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedPuerto Rico1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedCanada1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedFrance1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedItaly1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedSpain1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedPortugal1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedGermany1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedSaudi Arabia1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedQatar1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedUnited Arab Emirates1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedAustria1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedGuatemala1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedHonduras1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedUnited Kingdom1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedIreland (formerly)1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedSouth Africa (formerly)1.00infobox
Claire'sArea servedJapan (formerly)1.00infobox
Claire'sFateAcquired by Ames Watson Capital1.00infobox
Claire'sFormerlyFashion Tress Industries (1961–1973)1.00infobox
Claire'sFormerlyClaire's Accessories (1973–1997)1.00infobox
Claire'sFounded1961 (1961) (as Fashion Tress Industries)1.00infobox
Claire'sFounderRowland Schaefer1.00infobox
Claire'sHeadquartersHoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.1.00infobox
Claire'sIndustryRetail1.00infobox
Claire'sNet incomeUS$236.4 million (2015)1.00infobox
Claire'sNumber of employees18,100 (2015)1.00infobox
Claire'sNumber of locations900 in North America (2025)1.00infobox
Claire'sOperating incomeUS$14.6 million (2015)1.00infobox
Claire'sOwnerAmes Watson Capital1.00infobox

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