Formerly Claireās Accessories, Claireās is an American jewellery, toys and accessories retailer with a major UK presence primarily aimed toward girls, tweens and teens. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Claire's and the fashion and kidswear sectors.
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Accessories retailer Claireās has collapsed into administration again, just four months after it was bought out of insolvency, putting 1,000 jobs at risk.
The owner of Claireās and The Original Factory Shop is set to place both retailers into administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk.
Retail Week looks back at 2025. From the cyber attacks that crippled high-street giants, to several high-profile administrations and the splitting up of one of Britainās oldest and best-known brands, the year was another tumultuous one for the sector
Private equity firm Modella Capital has demanded rent holidays until after Christmas from the landlords of the stores it acquired as part of its Ā£3.6m deal to save the struggling retailer, Retail Week understands.
New Claireās Accessories owner Modella Capital is understood to be considering a potential bid for womenswear brand New Look, Retail Week understands.
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