Claire’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Is Following a Dual Track Process, Could Close At Least 700 Stores

Claire’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is Following a Dual Track Process, Could Close At Least 700 Stores

Claire's hired Hilco to liquidate its stores as part of its bankruptcy filing, but could hold off from an entire liquidation if it finds a buyer.

Claire's files for bankruptcy protection; closures looming

Claire’s — a chain store for teen accessories and ear-piercing generally located in malls — and could close as many as 700 stores in the U.S. and Canada.

64 year old retail chain files for bankruptcy, closing up to 1,300 stores due to tariffs & more

A mall staple known for jewelry, accessories, and of course, ear piercings, has filed yet again for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, this time potentially closing over a thousand stores.  Claire’s was founded in 1961 and has around 1,500 stores around North America, and 2,300 globally.  But the 64 year old retail chain said in court documents… Source

As Claire's files for bankruptcy, local stores begin liquidation sales

Aug. 8, 2025 Claire’s and Icing jewelry and accessory stores in The Empire Mall have started liquidation sales after Claire’s Holdings LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this week. While the two stores are not on a list of 18 that are going out of business in September, they are among 1,372 stores that might close if a buyer isn’t found during bankruptcy proceedings, according to court filings. The liquidation sales were appr…

Claire’s identifies 700 stores for closure; warns it could wind down U.S operations

If bankrupt Claire’s doesn’t find a buyer, all of its U.S. stores are likely to go dark.