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Claire’s Stores Hires Beatrice Lafon As European Boss

Accessories retailer Claire’s Stores has appointed Beatrice Lafon as president of the European division, taking over from incumbent president Kenny Wilson. Lafon, who was most recently at TJ Hughes, will report to chief executive Gene Kahn. She is charged with leading the growth of Europe, and will have direct responsibility for buying, merchandising and allocation, supply chain, stores, and the overall operations for approximately 1,100 stores for 13 countries.

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