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Claire’s to nominate directors for UK and Eire enterprise – placing hundreds of jobs in danger

By Editorial Board Published August 13, 2025 4 Min Read
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Claire’s to nominate directors for UK and Eire enterprise – placing hundreds of jobs in danger

Style equipment chain Claire’s is about to nominate directors for its UK and Eire enterprise – placing round 2,150 jobs in danger.

The transfer will increase fears over the way forward for 306 shops, with 278 of these within the UK and 28 in Eire.

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Potential bidders for Claire’s British arm, together with the Lakeland proprietor Hilco Capital, backed away from making gives in latest weeks as the size of the chain’s challenges turned clear, a senior insolvency practitioner mentioned.

Claire’s has now filed a proper discover to directors from advisory agency Interpath.

Directors are set to hunt a possible rescue deal for the chain, which has seen gross sales tumble within the face of latest weak client demand.

Claire’s UK branches will stay open as typical and retailer employees will keep of their positions as soon as directors are appointed, the corporate mentioned.

Will Wright, UK chief govt at Interpath, mentioned: “Claire’s has lengthy been a well-liked model throughout the UK, identified not just for its trend-led equipment but additionally because the go-to vacation spot for ear piercing.

“Over the coming weeks, we will endeavour to continue to operate all stores as a going concern for as long as we can, while we assess options for the company.

“This consists of exploring the potential of a sale which might safe a future for this well-loved model.”

The development comes after the Claire’s group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a court in Delaware last week.

It is the second time the group has declared bankruptcy, after first filing for the process in 2018.

Chris Cramer, chief executive of Claire’s, said: “This choice, whereas tough, is a part of our broader effort to guard the long-term worth of Claire’s throughout all markets.

“In the UK, taking this step will allow us to continue to trade the business while we explore the best possible path forward. We are deeply grateful to our employees, partners and our customers during this challenging period.”

Susannah Streeter, head of cash and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown, mentioned: “Claire’s attraction has waned, with its high street stores failing to pull in the business they used to.

“Whereas they might nonetheless be a beacon for youthful ladies, households aren’t heading out on so many purchasing journeys, with footfall in retail centres falling.

“The chain is now faced with stiff competition from TikTok and Insta shops, and by cheap accessories sold by fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu.”

Claire’s has been a fixture in British purchasing centres and on excessive streets for many years, and is especially well-liked amongst teenage buyers.

Based in 1961, it’s reported to commerce from 2,750 shops globally.

The corporate is owned by former collectors Elliott Administration and Monarch Various Capital following a earlier monetary restructuring.

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