| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Ann Janke |
Chief Technology and Information Officer | Profile |
Darcy Penick |
President of Group Product and Technology | Profile |
Robert Kupbens |
Executive Vice President and Chief Product and Technology Officer | Profile |
Ann Marie Janke |
Chief Information Officer | Profile |
Vijay Karthik |
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
In 1977 LAGOS was founded in Philadelphia by artist and master jeweler Steven Lagos. The brand pioneered a new category of jewelry, between fashion and fine jewelry.
Claires was founded in the 1960s with the merging of 2 fashion accessory retailers in Chicago, US, and by 1992 we had over 1,000 stores in the US. Fashion proves to have no borders, as our amazing growth has continued with stores in over 47 countries globally and continued growth internationally. Today, Claires has over 3,000 stores and we are the number 1 ear piercer in the world, piercing on average 3 million ears a year – fulfilling our mission to be the preferred global destination for fun fashion accessories. So take a moment to find out more about us. We are confident that you ll understand why we truly love what we do at Claires. We believe Claires represents a Girls Best Friend and a favorite shopping destination for teens, tweens, and kids. Claires target customer is a girl between 3-18 years old with a particular focus on a core demographic of girls between 10-14 years old. According to our estimates, we have over 95% brand awareness within this target demographic in our largest markets. Claires now has a presence in 47 countries through the 2,720 company operated Claires stores in North America, Europe and China, and 414 franchised stores in numerous other international geographies. Our Icing brand targets a young woman in the 18-35 year age group with a focus on our core 21-25 year olds who have recently entered the workforce. This customer is independent, fashion-conscious, and has enhanced spending ability. We believe that expansion of our Icing store base both in existing and new markets over time presents a significant opportunity to leverage our core merchandising, sourcing and marketing expertise to cater to a wider demographic.
We pride ourselves on a database of over 55,000 loose laboratory graded diamonds. We pride ourselves even more on helping each and every customer determine which of those 55,000 diamonds is their perfect choice.
In 2007, Ivanka seized an opportunity to launch a jewelry collection with a potential partner in real estate—an acquaintance with longstanding ties to the luxury jewelry market and significant expertise in diamonds. She was drawn to the idea of creating a jewelry line for women buying for themselves. The concept of a self-purchasing female was lost among the traditional jewelers who catered their business almost exclusively to men. And so, the Ivanka Trump brand was born. A few years later, Ivanka identified a void in the fashion space. Recognizing the absence of a brand that addressed the needs of the modern professional woman, Ivanka launched her eponymous fashion label with an assortment of chic, appropriately sexy and accessibly priced shoes and handbags. Women appreciated the fresh sensibility and fuss-free practicality. The business took off. The line grew to include apparel, accessories, home, fragrance and sunglasses—and it didn`t stop there. Ivanka realized there was an opportunity to make an impact in the lives of the women buying her products—and so she brought together a team to evolve the brand into a lifestyle concept dedicated to women who work. This site is the realization of that vision. It`s a celebration of women working at all aspects of their lives. Women who transition between their various roles in professional and personal capacities: building careers, raising children, nurturing relationships and pursuing passions.
Family-owned and headquartered in Kansas City, Silpada is a direct sales jewelry and accessories company with a rich heritage of high-quality, handcrafted designs. But we`re more than just a jewelry and accessories company. We`re a company built by women for women. We`re adventure-seekers and risk-takers, and we`re all about pushing style boundaries. We`re fashion entrepreneurship, offering a life-changing business opportunity to anyone who dares to dream big, and, most importantly, we empower women across North America to design lives they love. We`re 18 years strong and zealous about this business…and we can`t wait for you to join us on this adventure!