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Also known as Claire's Boutique, Claire's Boutiques, Claire's Accessories

'''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 Monarch Alternative Capital, but, in 2022, announced plans to go public with an initial public offering.

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  • Offices
  • Illinois office
  • Florida office
  • Store types
  • Merchandise
  • Asbestos recalls
  • References
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'''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 Monarch Alternative Capital, but, in 2022, announced plans to go public with an initial public offering.

, Claire's had 3,469 stores in 37 countries. Claire's claims it has done more ear piercings than any other retailer, totaling at over 100 million in 25+ years.

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