A staple at malls across the U.S., Claire’s announced that it has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings as it seeks “strategic alternatives” to remain open.
There are 2,750 Claire’s stores in 17 countries throughout North America and Europe, the company says. Claire’s previously filed for bankruptcy in 2018 when it had over 4,000 locations.
The company said it plans to close 18 U.S. locations, with more locations to be added to the list. Those locations include: …
Although Claire’s did not directly cite tariffs, the company did say macroeconomic factors played a role in its decision to seek bankruptcy.
I haven’t been in a mall in at least a decade. I wasn’t sure they existed any more. I know what Claire’s is as do most people alive and shopping in the 90s.
It’s junk jewelry & a place you’d get your ears pierced in the 90s. You’d walk in with a parent, pick some studs, and they’d use an earring gun on your lobes.
It’s older than American Eagle, in terms of mall fare. Spencer’s & Claire’s were in every mall back in the day.
This isn’t a defense of cheap jewelry post, it’s an I find your statement odd post.
I grew up in the 90s and 00s, and I’ve always seen them, but my friend group never visited one, talked about it, not even a passing mention on school campus talking about what we did over the weekend. There were a decent number of stores that were regulars to visit, but Claire’s definitely wasn’t one of them.
Maybe we were more thrifty than others - we’d window shop a ton, but only buy something if it was planned. But the Walmart and Target down the road, that saw a lot more spur-of-the-moment purchases.