Around 2,150 jobs at risk as Claire’s Accessories to appoint administrators in Ireland and UK

Claire’s has filed a notice to appoint administrators (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk.

The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a formal notice to administrators from advisory firm Interpath.

In a statement on Wednesday evening, Interpath confirmed Will Wright and Chris Pole have been appointed joint administrators.

The move will raise fears over the future of its 306 stores, with 278 of these in the UK and 28 in Ireland.

Administrators are set to seek a potential rescue deal for the chain, which has seen sales tumble in the face of recent weak cons

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