More than 200 Claire’s and Icing locations will soon close across the country, a new bankruptcy filing has revealed, including stores in every New York City borough except Staten Island.

The filing comes less than a month after the retailer, which specializes in ear piercings, accessories, and fashion for teen and tween girls, sought Chapter 11 protection in the wake of declining foot traffic, shifting consumer behavior, and mounting debt. The company had previously filed for bankruptcy in 2018.

Roughly 234 Claire’s locations and 56 Icing locations are on the closure list, with California shouldering most of the loss (26 stores), followed by New York with 18 locations. According to the document, the Claire’s store in the Staten Island Mall, New Springville, will remain open.

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