“We have to have really interesting things for them that only Claire’s has, [that] they can’t buy in other places. Over the last few years, the company got away from that.” ~ Lawrence Berger Ames Watson Co-Founders Lawrence Berger and Tom Ripley discuss the keys to turning around newly acquired Claire's, with Erin Cabrey of Retail Brew. READ: https://lnkd.in/eDkZXdwG
Ames Watson
Investment Management
Columbia, Maryland 7,361 followers
Ames Watson brings more than capital. We bring expertise and partnership to transform businesses.
About us
Ames Watson is a privately held diversified operating company that purchases, transforms and partners with middle market companies to create long term value. Our strategy is based on bringing more than just capital to a company. We bring know-how, problem solving, deep resources and experience to grow companies and move them past “inflection points.” Ames Watson is a permanent capital vehicle with committed capital and the resources to move quickly and the capabilities to help businesses reach long term success.
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https://www.ameswatson.com
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- Investment Management
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- 2-10 employees
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- Columbia, Maryland
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- Privately Held
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- 2018
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Ames Watson is excited about this one. We have some great teammates that have already started the Claire's revival!
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📣 Summer 2026 internship applications are OPEN! 📣 Ready to get in the game? A Lids summer internship is your ticket to the big leagues. Get hands-on experience and complete meaningful projects, all while working at the leader in licensed sports headwear. We are excited to offer internships in the following departments: -Merchandising -Information Technology -Finance -Marketing -Human Resources -Store Operations -Business Analytics Click here to check it out! https://lnkd.in/djkUrwnx #havefunsellhats #lidscareers #lidsloyal #lidsnation #internship
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We’re excited to share that Ames Watson has acquired Claire's, a brand that has been part of millions of firsts for generations of tweens. As Tom Ripley put it best, “It’s a troubled company, not a troubled brand.” Our focus now is on revitalizing stores, upgrading experiences, and reintroducing Claire’s as the joyful, iconic destination it is meant to be. ✨ Read more from The Wall Street Journal and Suzanne Kapner: https://lnkd.in/ed7rMb-Q Lawrence Berger | Sean McCabe | Pat Greene | Ruhi Thakker
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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve! We're celebrating by spotlighting United States Marine Corps Veteran Tom Ripley, Partner at Ames Watson and Chairman & CEO at Lids Sports Group, who shared his perspective on leadership, growing up a #militarykid, and giving back with intention to organizations like Our Military Kids. Don't miss his interview with Our Military Kids Executive Director Kara Dallman here: https://lnkd.in/eWRw5pia The Lids Foundation #MarineCorpsReserveBirthdayBrookeBrookeBrookeBrooke NatessCarol Brooks MacranderrKristy GilberttTerri Mateo, M.A..Michelle Criqui
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Ebbets Field Flannels, Inc. has introduced the first installment of the new Collegiate Collection, honoring three schools whose history and tradition speak for themselves: Harvard, Yale, and Notre Dame. The Collegiate Collection features heavyweight sweats, wool and leather varsity jackets, cardigans with chenille patches, and authentic ballcaps, made to last season after season. Available online now and exclusively in-store at Lids U, Barnes & Noble Collegee for back-to-school! Thank you Harvard (Eileen Donovan), Notre Dame (Tomi Gerhold), and Yale (Paul J. Murawski) for entrusting Ebbets with telling the rich history of your esteemed institutions. 👏Stephanie Peng, Sunny Chang, Alyssa Paparatto, Kevin Gates, Alexandra Mason, Matthew DeBlaey, MA, Stephanie Revell, Alexis Zerbe and the rest of the teams involved at Ebbets and Lids U involved!
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I had the absolute pleasure of joining Alicia Jessop as a guest on the latest episode of Ruling Sports! We dove into what it means to have an authentic brand story (including what the word "authentic" even means anymore), unlikely career paths and holding a customer-centric view... even when it's very hard. Beyond grateful for the opportunity! The episode is available on all platforms, and I'd love to hear your thoughts if you give it a listen. https://lnkd.in/dHBsaerQ
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‘Champion has to be back in pro sports’ - Sean McCabe, Ames Watson Operating Partner, and Steve Robaire, EVP of Champion at Authentic Brands Group, discuss the big vision for Champion's future with Glossy. https://lnkd.in/eGBKE2s7
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Today South Moon Under launched the much anticipated Drops II and III of Amanda Batula Swim! This dream-come-true collab came with a ton of hard work, quick pivots, creative solutions, last min hiccups, and so much behind-the-scene happenings for the final product launch to be perfectly smooth and incredibly impactful. 👏 Amanda for being such a freakin’ pro! 👏👏 SMU team for making it look easy Now go shop before it sells out!
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📰 Expanding upon its heritage legacy, Champion has secured the rights to produce licensed apparel for the National Football League (NFL), with an exclusive limited-edition collection debuting at Fanatics Fest in NYC June 20 to 22! This adds to the brands existing league partnerships with NHL, MiLB and PLL. “Champion has been synonymous with sports for over a century, and this partnership is a natural evolution of the brand’s commitment to athletes and fans alike,” said Lawrence Berger, cofounder of Ames Watson, the brand’s collegiate and sport licensee. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with these powerhouse leagues to deliver premium apparel that fuses performance, heritage and style.” https://lnkd.in/e46fiQZg