The Latest Breaking News from Claire

Claire’s is making a big comeback in the US with major expansion and Walmart partnership

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The Independent UK · May 23

Claire’s is expanding into 7,000 major retailers — including CVS and Walmart

The licensing deal will bring exclusive collections of the brand’s jewelry and cosmetics to major chains including CVS, Kohl’s and Walmart

The Independent UK · May 23

How looking to Lego and Barbie could have saved Claire's

Heritage isn't inherited. Brand strategy needs more than nostalgia

Creative Bloq · May 7

Claire’s shuts all UK and Ireland stores with 1,300 redundancies

The move does not affect the retailer’s 356 concessions, including many in Asda stores, and its head office.

Evening Standard · Apr 27

Claire’s to close remaining UK stores on Tuesday with more than 1,000 job losses

Sources say staff have been asked to pack up final stock and equipment after waves of closures

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

The Original Factory Shop calls in administrators, putting 1,200 jobs at risk

Homeware chain will continue to trade on high streets while administrators ‘assess options’ for business

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

The Full List: Every Major UK Store Closing in January 2026 — And How Many Jobs Will Be Lost

Britain's high streets face a brutal January with hundreds of closures confirmed. Here's the complete breakdown of shops shutting and jobs vanishing.

International Business Times UK · Jan 19

What is Modella Capital? Firm in spotlight as Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop face collapse

Investment firm that also bought WH Smith’s high street business has reputation for rapid and hard-nosed restructuring

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9

Claire’s too slow to compete with Temu and TikTok Shop, experts say

The fashion and accessories industry has been overwhelmed by new competition from online retailers in recent years, retail experts said.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

High Street Meltdown: 2,550 Jobs Hang in the Balance as Claire's and TOFS Near Collapse

Britain's high streets face renewed strain as Claire's and The Original Factory Shop edge towards administration, placing 2,550 jobs at risk amid weak demand and rising costs.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6