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.

  • Lka1988@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    but literally nobody I know from any generation knows wtf this store is. It might as well be a real-life creation of a store from GTA.

    Branch out some more. A single google search will tell you exactly what it is. Hell, just walking in will clue you in to their core business model