Newmark arranged a 43,200-square-foot office headquarters lease with RCS Real Estate Advisors for Claire’s Holdings, LLC, a global accessories retailer and portfolio company of Ames Watson, at Columbia Centre III in Rosemont, Illinois.
Claire’s will relocate its headquarters from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, with the new space expected to open in early 2027. The new location provides dedicated office space and positions the company closer to the Chicago CBD, enhancing access to talent while staying connected to its suburban workforce.
Newmark Senior Managing Director John Clark and Associate Director Sean Moran, in collaboration with Spence Mehl of RCS Real Estate Advisors, represented the tenant in the lease transaction. The landlord was represented by Joe Stevens and Steve Degodny of Transwestern.
Located at 9295 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Columbia Centre III is a nine-story Class A office building totaling 238,696 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, 24/7 building access, on-site dining and ample covered and surface parking.
Strategically positioned in the O’Hare submarket, the property is just minutes from the Rosemont CTA Blue Line station, offering direct transit to downtown Chicago and the O’Hare International Airport. It is well-connected via major highways I‑90, I‑190 and I‑294, providing seamless access to the Chicago CBD and the Northwest suburbs.
