I went shopping at Claire's to see why the jewelry chain is facing bankruptcy and closing stores

Claire's recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close 290 stores. I visited my local store to find out why the mall icon is struggling.
Chicago Sun-Times

Claire's, known for piercing millions of teens' ears, files for Chapter 11

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Columbus Dispatch

Claire's files bankruptcy, may close 1,300+ stores. Here's what to expect in central Ohio

Claire's files for bankruptcy again, potentially closing over 1,300 stores nationwide. Initial closures affect 18 stores, with none in Ohio, but 51 Ohio stores are on a secondary closure list. Store ...
KCCI Des Moines

Multiple central Iowa Claire's stores to close

ELIMINATED IN IOWA CITY. CLAIRE’S HAS REVEALED A LIST OF STORES IT WILL CLOSE AS PART OF ITS CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING LOCATIONS IN CENTRAL IOWA. CLAIRE’S IS A JEWELRY STORE FOR ...
NBC Chicago

Claire's closing nearly 300 stores across the US, including 16 in Illinois

Claire's, the Hoffman Estates-based teen accessories retailer, will soon close nearly 300 stores across the United States, including more than a dozen in Illinois. In a federal court filing earlier ...