Claire's Stores names head of European business

CHICAGO — Claire's Stores, Inc. said Tuesday that it has named Beatrice Lafon President of the European Division, effective immediately. In her position as President of Europe, Lafon will lead the continued growth and expansion of the European business, with direct oversight of buying, merchandising and allocation, supply chain, stores, and the overall operations for approximately 1,100 stores across 13 countries. Lafon will report to Gene Kahn, CEO. She has served in executive positions at TJ Hughes in the UK, Etam Group in the Netherlands, and Animal Ltd. in the UK, as well as held a variety of retail