Mall-based teen retailer Claire’s, known for helping to usher teens into a key rite of passage _ ear piercing _ but now ...

Claire’s Holdings LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 6, 2025, to maximize the business value.

The accessories brand, which runs almost 3,000 Claire’s and Icing stores globally, has struggled to compete with online rivals as tariffs gnaw at its margins.

The bankruptcy filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware marked the second time since 2018 and for a similar reason: high debt load and the shift among teens heading online.

And now, the parent company of popular teen girls' jewelry and accessories retail chain Claire's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with plans to either sell its assets or liquidate and ...

Claire's operates more than 2,750 stores in 17 countries and 190 Icing stores in North America.