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Half of Claire’s stores in UK and Ireland bought in rescue deal but jobs still at risk

Modella Capital warns of ‘inevitable’ closures and job losses at accessories chain while administrators run remaining stores Business live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025

More than 140 Claire’s Accessories stores saved by new rescue deal

More than 140 stores, however, remain at risk

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Modella to buy 156 Claire’s Accessories stores in rescue deal

However, the future of 145 stores not included in the deal remains uncertain.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025

With over 17,000 shops in the UK expected to close this year, city centres must move on from retail

British businesses are under such strain that around 50,000 are on the brink of collapse according to a recent report. Retail is an especially vulnerable sector, with predictions that over 17,300 shops will close this year, costing 200,000 jobs.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2025

Share your memories of Claire’s Accessories

We’d like to hear your memories of the jewellery retailer as it prepares to appoint administrators in the UK and Ireland

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025

So long, Claire’s Accessories – but you deserved to fail

COMMENT: Much as it’s sad to see yet another high-street stalwart fall, the brand’s combination of cheap tat and overblown prices isn’t particularly worth mourning, argues Helen Coffey

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Claire's Accessories Filed For Bankruptcy Twice: Are Stores Closing Down For Good?

Claire's Accessories has entered bankruptcy for the second time in seven years, putting thousands of jobs and hundreds of UK and US stores at risk of closure.

International Business Times UK · Aug 14, 2025

Claire’s to appoint administrator in UK and Ireland, putting 2,150 jobs at risk

Jewellery retailer takes decision a week after bankruptcy filings by parent company in US and Canada

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025

Huge UK retailer’s future is unclear

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The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Claire’s on brink of collapse with thousands of jobs at risk

The fashion giant’s hundreds of stores across the UK and Ireland are set to be put into administration

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025