FARGO — A buyer has been secured for Claire’s, an accessories chain popular with young girls and tweens, easing the minds of West Acres officials and local shoppers.
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Claire’s announced it had “entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Ames Watson, a private holding company that purchases, transforms and partners with companies to create long term value, for Ames Watson to acquire Claire’s business operations in North America,” according to PR Newswire.
The chain filed bankruptcy Aug. 6 and had begun holding closing sales at locations across the country, including West Acres.
Alissa Adams, COO of West Acres Development, told The Forum the purchase is likely good news for the Fargo store.
“Our store has taken down any store closing signs and is proceeding with business as usual,” Adams said. “It has consistently been a top performer within their chain and we remain optimistic that our location will remain open.”
TaskRabbit service now available in Fargo
FARGO — TaskRabbit, an online marketplace connecting people to skilled, reliable “Taskers” in their local communities, has expanded to Fargo.
Taskrabbit’s digital platform helps people find, book, and pay for trusted local help across 35+ categories. It matches Taskers seeking work and clients looking for help. Among a variety of home-based tasks, the company has become well-known for furniture assembly, including serving as the sole furniture assembly provider for IKEA, according to a press release issued Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Taskers get paid for their skills and expertise and are able to choose when and where they want to work. All Taskers are background-checked, ensuring a trusted experience for clients.
The service now available in all 50 states.
For the full list of communities Taskrabbit serves, visit
, and to become a Tasker, visit
www.taskrabbit.com/become-a-tasker
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Tickets on sale for Prairie Capital Summit
FARGO — Tickets are on sale now for the annual Prairie Capital Summit hosted by Emerging Prairie.
The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Synclaire Events Venue, 613 1st Ave. N., Fargo.
The summit is designed to ”
about the potential of equity position financing,” according to the event website.
The summit will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout workshops, and a showcasing of resources. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit
Angie Wieck is the business editor for The Forum. Email her at awieck@forumcomm.com