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Claire's to relocate headoffice in Illinois

Accessories, jewelry, and toy retailer Claire’s is relocating its headquarters in Illinois as part of its wider strategy to help the company return to growth. The youth- and trend-driven retailer will relocate from its current location in Hoffman Estates to Columbia Center III in Rosemont, Illinois, occupying 43,200 square feet at the site....

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Claire's to sell North American operations amid bankruptcy proceedings

Claire's Holdings LLC, the operator of Claire's and ICING stores in the U.S. and Gibraltar, has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Ames Watson, a private holding company, for the acquisition of its North American business operations. This move follows the company's decision to begin Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S., as...

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Champion to produce officially licensed apparel for the NFL

Athleticwear brand Champion, part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio, is expanding its sports legacy with a new licensing deal to produce officially licensed apparel for the National Football League (NFL), adding to its existing portfolio of league partnerships which include the National Hockey League (NHL), Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and...