Jay Friedman, a former executive at Jones Apparel Group and Foot Locker, has joined Claire's Stores, Inc. as president of the North American Division.
Friedman joins Claire's from Jones Apparel Group, Inc. where he was most
recently President, and Chief Executive Officer, Jones Retail Corp.,
Nine West Group. Prior
to joining Jones Apparel Group Inc. in 2006, Jay held the position of
Chief Operating Officer and President, Wholesale, for Etienne Aigner. In 1997, he was appointed President, Footlocker
USA, where he led the activities of the 1,600 store retail chain.
In his new position, Jay will lead both the Claire's and Icing businesses and will have direct oversight of buying, planning and allocation, supply chain, stores and overall operations of approximately 2,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
