Monday news! ✨ We're thrilled to welcome Jillian Cueff as the new Chief Merchandising Officer of Claire's. With deep experience leading jewelry and accessories merchandising at Walmart and Macy's, Jillian is joining Claire's at a pivotal moment — and she's ready to get to work. From modernizing our vendor partnerships to curating assortments that move as fast as Gen Alpha does, she's here to build a merchandising engine worthy of this brand's legacy and its future. Read her first interview since joining the team, as featured in Modern Retail. https://lnkd.in/ePc39K9F
Claire's
Retail
Hoffman Estates, IL 94,832 followers
The original ear-piercing and memory-making destination since 1961.
About us
For more than 60 years, Claire’s has been the ultimate destination for self-expression, creativity, and everyday magic. With a broad retail and wholesale presence across North America and a rapidly growing international footprint, Claire’s continues to inspire the next generation to champion their own one-of-a-kind style.
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https://corporate.claires.com/
External link for Claire's
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Hoffman Estates, IL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Retail, Jewelry, Accessories, and Fashion
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2400 West Central Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195, US
Employees at Claire's
Updates
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Claire's is evolving — and our team is showing up every day to make it happen. Our new Chief Brand Officer Michelle Goad discusses rethinking everything from our piercing experience to our product assortment to how we show up for a new generation of girls in this recent piece from Retail Brew. https://lnkd.in/eJyy3H5z
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We're excited to welcome John S. to the Claire's team as our new Vice President of Planning and Allocation! John's taking the reins on merchandise planning, forecasting, and financial strategy - the operational backbone that ensures we show up for our customers every single day. Right product, right place, right time. John brings 25+ years of multi-channel retail experience and a sharp eye for turning complexity into clarity. Behind every ear stack and that perfect find, there's forecasting, inventory strategy and financial rigor making it happen. John's here to strengthen that foundation and build a world class team. Welcome to the team, John. Let's build. ✨
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We’re welcoming Alissa Hadley Hines to Claire's as Vice President of Buying! Alissa will lead our buying organization as we sharpen our product strategy and bring the trends that matter to the next generation walking through our doors. She brings deep experience in consumer-led buying and brand growth, plus a strong point of view on what customers actually want. Because staying connected to girlhood expression means staying connected to the trends, culture, and the moments that matter. Here’s to what’s next for Claire’s 💜 Welcome to the team Alissa!
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New era loading 💜 ✨ Michelle Goad
📣 Personal News: I am so grateful and excited to share my new role (and long time dream job) as Claire's Chief Brand Officer. If you close your eyes and touch your ears, there's a high probability that you too are a Claire's girl. It's a brand that has been at the center of girlhood for decades and for many of us was a right of passage in becoming the next version of ourselves. Grateful to the team at Ames Watson for this opportunity to build and to my fantastic colleagues at Claire's for the welcome. My ten year old self has the biggest smile dreaming up the next era of Claire's alongside such an incredible team. While the business had lost its way over the years, it's impact on girlhood remains untested and is an incredible honor to re-imagine what Claire's must look like, feel like and can create together with Gen Alpha. ❤️ #clairesgirl #newjob #adventure Thank you WWD for covering the news and where we're headed next.
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Claire's reposted this
Claire's is in its reset era following its $140 million acquisition by Ames Watson last year. After seven years marked by bankruptcies, store closures, and intensifying competition from Amazon and Shein, the 1961-founded retailer remains a mall mainstay with roughly 900 stores across North America and a category-defining ear-piercing business. Newly appointed chief brand officer Michelle Goad discusses the brand’s roadmap, its push for renewed cultural relevance, and what girls at every age are buying now. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gReFCqEF
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Claire's is thrilled to share that Michelle Goad has joined us as Chief Brand Officer, bringing deep experience from Athleta, Nike, and The Chernin Group. Michelle's arrival marks an important moment in our transformation - elevating the piercing experience that's central to millions of coming-of-age moments, modernizing our stores, and ensuring our product strategy reflects the trends and culture that matter to girls today. Read more about the next era of sparkle at Claire's: https://lnkd.in/gReFCqEF Welcome to the team, Michelle.
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We are thrilled to announce a new era for Claire’s in partnership with Ames Watson! 🎀💎 Ames Watson is committed to keeping our beloved legacy alive and sparkling by revitalizing stores and upgrading experiences ✨ Read more about our next chapter below, and follow us for more exciting updates on our transformation 💖 https://lnkd.in/eDkZXdwG
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Big dreams + hard work = 600 Claire’s stores nationwide! 💜 Congrats to Gabby Goodwin and GaBBY Bows for inspiring confidence everywhere they go. ✨ #BeTheMost #GaBBYBows #GabbyGoodwin #Claires
🎉 BIG NEWS: GaBBY Bows are now in 600 Claire’s stores nationwide! 💜 This has been a dream in the making—and we need your help to keep it going! Head to your local Claire’s and clear the shelves! 💪🏾✨ Find a store near you 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/e8GwCXQ #GaBBYBows #GabbyGoodwin #Claires
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