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Waterbury, CT
Business
Claire’s To Close Waterbury Store As Bankruptcy Restructuring Expands
The future of Claire’s in Connecticut is becoming clearer as the jewelry retailer works through bankruptcy and a new ownership deal. A list released in federal court shows that two Claire’s stores in the state will not survive the latest round of closures. Claire's announced this week it would close 290 locations, which include the company's jewelry and fashion store, Icing. The Icing store at The Shoppes at Buckland Hills in Manchester will shut its doors, though the Claire’s at the same mall will remain open. Claire’s locations at Brass Mill Center & Commons in Waterbury an…
Manchester, CT
Business
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…
Hartford, CT
Business
Claire's Finds Buyer To Keep Mall Brand Alive: See Which Stores Will Close
Famous ear-piercing retailer Claire's has found a buyer as the struggling mall staple navigates bankruptcy and prepares to close more than a dozen stores. Claire's reached a deal with Ames Watson, which will acquire its North American business and intellectual property, the chain announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The agreement comes less than two weeks after Claire's declared bankruptcy for the second time since 2018. The deal must be approved by courts in the US and Canada. The companies didn't disclose the agreement's financial terms. Ames Watson is a private holding compan…
Hartford, CT
Business
Claire's Files For Bankruptcy As Mall Traffic Declines, Debt Rises For Ear-Piercing Icon
Famous tween retailer Claire's is declaring bankruptcy as the popular mall chain struggles with debt, shrinking traffic, and trendy competition. Claire's is filing for bankruptcy in Delaware and Canadian courts, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The retailer known for children's jewelry and piercings is in a race to pay off a nearly $500 million loan by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. The move will allow Claire's to begin selling off assets while continuing talks with potential buyers, according to CEO Chris Cramer. "This decision is difficult, but …
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Westfield Garden State Plaza Unveils New Stores, Restaurants
The Westfield Garden State Plaza recently welcomed new shops and will soon unveil refreshed stores for the upcoming holiday season. The Paramus mall says it's gearing up for an "unforgettable" holiday season with the grand opening of seven highly-anticipated stores and the unveiling of major updates to existing and popular retail favorites. The newly-opened stores are: Läderach: The renowned Swiss chocolatier, famous for its FrischSchoggi, a marriage of fresh Läderach chocolate with carefully sourced, quality ingredients, presented as delightful slabs, opened this month bringing a sweet in…
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Claire's Employee Robbed, Nearly Sexually Assaulted At Work: Montgomery County Police
Detectives are searching for a suspect that is accused of robbery and an attempted sexual assault at a Montgomery County jewelry store, authorities say. Police responded to the Claire's store located in the 500 block of North Frederick Avenue after reports of a robbery on Tuesday, Jan. 10, according to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police. Investigators spoke to the victim, who stated the suspect had a gun and demanded money from the register. When the victim failed to comply, the suspect walked behind the victim and placed her in a "chokehold" before taking an und…
Bethlehem, PA
Business
Fire At Palmer Park Mall Deemed Suspicious [
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Fire crews were quick to respond to a blaze at Palmer Park Mall Sunday afternoon that was later determined to be suspicious, authorities said. Palmer Municipal Fire Department members were dispatched to the IFIX and More cell phone repair store as the initial alert was upgraded to a commercial blaze with 911 callers reporting a smoky explosion around 4:50 p.m., the company said. The fire was doused by sprinklers but caused damage in two other stores, including Claire’s and Verizon Wireless, LehighValleyLive reports citing Deputy Chief Jim Alercia. IFIX and More’s lavatory, stock room and …
Armonk, NY
Business
Makeup Products Recalled Due To Possible Asbestos Concerns
Claire’s announced that it is voluntarily recalling three products due to concerns that they may contain asbestos. “Out of an abundance of caution, today Claire’s Stores, Inc., announced a voluntary recall of three cosmetic products: Claire’s Eye Shadows, Claire’s Compact Powder and Claire’s Contour Palette,” the company announced in a statement. The voluntary recall was announced following testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which indicated the possible presence of asbestos fibers in product samples from one lot of each product. Inhalation of asbestos over time has been linke…
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