Claire’s, the longtime tween mall‑based retailer known for trendy jewelry and an ear‑piercing station, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years. The company, ...

Behind its glittery facade, Claire’s is a financial mess. The tween retail icon behind millions of ear piercings and Y2K accessories filed for bankruptcy in August 2025, closing hundreds of stores and ...

Tween retailer Claire’s, a shopping-mall fixture known for ear-piercing and accessories, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time and could close 1,300 U.S. stores. The Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based ...

Claire's — the ear-piercing, glittery tween mall staple — is once again on the brink of survival. The chain on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years. It is ...

Claire’s, the jewelry and accessories retailer catered primarily toward tween and teen girls and a staple in shopping malls nationwide, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for a second time. Claire’s ...