retail administration

Claire’s closed 154 UK and Irish stores and cut 1,300 jobs after a second administration. French operator Julien Jarjoura is now attempting a debt-free return with about 50 shops.

Why did Claire’s close 154 UK and Irish stores, and how could 50 shops now return under a new operator

The original factory shop closures confirmed as UK retailer shuts all 137 stores after administration, with job losses, failed sale attempts and widening high street pressure

The original factory shop closures: what the full UK shutdown reveals about retail economics in 2026