Ames Watson completed the acquisition of the business operations in North America from Claire's for $140m.

Ames Watson, a private equity firm, completed the acquisition of the business operations in North America from Claire's, a fully integrated global fashion brand, for $140m. "Claire's is one of those rare brands that defines a stage of life - old enough to buy your first lip gloss, but still young enough to believe it could change your world. The passion for this brand has been overwhelming, and we're eager to include the community as we move forward," Lawrence Berger, Ames Watson Partner and Co-Founder.