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Is Claire going out of business?

Is Claire going out of business?

Claire’s, known in part as the ear-piercing capital of the American mall — the chain said once it had pierced millions of ears over its life — filed for bankruptcy in March 2018. Like dozens of other retail chains to file for Chapter 11 in recent years, Claire’s was hobbled by debt from a private equity takeover.

What happened to Claire’s store?

Claire’s, the teen jewelry and accessories retailer known for its iconic ear-piercing service, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday. In the bankruptcy filing, Claire’s announced it would be closing 92 stores across the US in March and April.

Does Claire’s exist?

Claire’s is a teen jewelry and accessories retailer that’s perhaps best known for its ear-piercing service. In 2016, Claire’s closed 166 stores. The company has been hit hard by declining traffic to malls, where the majority of its stores are located.

Is Claire’s closing in Canada?

Claire de Lune Quebec-based home accessories and decor retailer Clair de lune will close 44 of its 70 stores in Quebec and Ontario as part of a restructuring effort.

Why did Claire’s go out of business?

In March 2018, Claire’s filed for Chapter 11, after being saddled with heavy debt from its 2007 purchase by Apollo Global Management. The bankruptcy was “pre-packaged,” and the company exited the process in seven months.

How many Claire’s stores are there?

The company operates under two brand names: Claire’s and ICING. We operate 2,300 Claire’s stores in 17 countries throughout North America and Europe and 190 ICING stores in North America.

Who founded Claire’s Accessories?

Rowland Schaefer
Sylvia Schaefer
Claire’s/Founders

What does Claire’s sell?

Claire’s (formerly known as Claire’s Boutiques, Claire’s Boutique and Claire’s Accessories) is an American retailer of accessories, jewelry, and toys primarily aimed toward tween and teen girls. It was founded in 1961 and is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

Should you get your ears pierced at Claire’s?

While many parents opt to go to Claire’s to pierce their children’s ears, the store’s piercing protocol doesn’t offer the safest process. Not only can piercing guns hurt far worse than a needle, but they cannot be properly sterilized and carry a high risk of infection.

Do Claires do nose piercings?

Piercings We Offer Ear lobe, cartilage* and nose* piercings available. A piercing on the side of the nostril.

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