Houston-based national retailer names new CEO after year-long interim period

Houston-based retailer Francesca’s Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: FRAN) will soon have a permanent CEO after more than a year with an interim executive in the role.

Andrew Clarke will become president, CEO and a member of the board of directors on March 9.

“I believe francesca’s offers a highly differentiated business model within the retail landscape with an eclectic boutique format reflecting a diversified assortment of products at very attractive price points,” Clarke said in a Feb. 13 press release.…