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Claire's Accessories has confirmed plans to permanently close 145 stores across the UK - and 121 locations have been disclosed. The announcement follows a deal struck earlier this week by administrators to sell 156 stores to investment group Modella Capital, saving approximately 1,000 jobs.
Regrettably, the remaining 145 stores were not included in this sale and are now scheduled for permanent closure, with 121 known locations outlined in a comprehensive list below. Closing-down sales have already begun at affected stores, offering shoppers a 20% discount on all items as the accessories chain prepares to shut its doors.
While exact closure dates will vary by location, the shutters are expected to come down in the coming weeks. The administrator, Interpath Advisory, said that