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.
Xennial guy. It’s where we went to get magnetic jewelry to scare our parents into thinking we actually got our ears or noses pierced. They fell for it three times, same damn magnetic stud in different places (first my ear, then my nose, then my brother’s ear). Fourth time (other brother’s ear) they caught on.