Claire's is closing 291 stores. The internet is not happy.

A slew of young kids have fond memories of buying magnetic friendship necklaces with their BFFs, fawning over multi-colored notebooks, or clenching that stuffed teddy bear tight as they got their ears pierced for the very first time. The shoppers, some of whom are self-described glitter pen users, are now mourning this part of their childhood, as Claire's prepares to close nearly 300 stores across the United States.