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Claire's Bankruptcy Puts 9 Hawaii Stores at Risk, Storewide Sales of up to 50% Off Underway

Claire's faces financial strain from online competition and shifting consumer habits, risking closure of up to 1,119 stores nationwide including 51 in Ohio, court filings show.

  • In Delaware, Claire’s Holdings LLC made the Chapter 11 filing Wednesday, marking its second bankruptcy in seven years, as stores face closure threats.
  • Struggling with online rivals and a high debt load, analysts noted Claire’s faced mounting financial troubles due to the ongoing shift away from brick-and-mortar retail.
  • Aug. 6 court filings show 18 Claire’s and Icing stores will close by Sept. 7, while up to 1,119 stores, including 51 in Ohio, could shutter if no sale occurs.
  • The chain is seeking a buyer for its 800 remaining locations, or all stores must close if it cannot sell them quickly.
  • Amid a wave of 2025 closures, Claire’s joins Big Lots, JCPenney, Joann Fabrics, as retailers like Forever 21 and Rue21 shutter all outlets.
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Claire's again files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

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Claire's bankruptcy puts 9 Hawaii stores at risk, storewide sales of up to 50% off underway

As Claire's grapples with bankruptcy, shoppers in Hawaii may find significant discounts, but should be aware of important changes to the company's policies.

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The popular mall staple Claire’s is in financial trouble, recently announcing that it would be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in seven years.

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Claire's files for bankruptcy, closes locations. See potential list of Ohio stores closing

Claire's announced it would close several stores in the coming months. Are Ohio stores safe? Will they close? Here's what we know now.

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