Claires news and trends

Claire’s Declares Second Bankruptcy Amid Brick-and-Mortar Shopping Drop
Retail // August 06, 2025

Kid-friendly accessories retailer Claire’s is declaring bankruptcy for the second time in seven years. The long-time mall staple said in a Wednesday (Aug. 6) press release that its stores will remain open as it seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. “This decision is difficult, but a...

Consumer Demand for Deals Fuels Rise of Discount Subscriptions
Subscriptions // April 18, 2024

With consumers seeking more bang for their buck, retail merchants are rising to the occasion, offering discounts for subscribing, PYMNTS Intelligence finds. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence study “The Replenish Economy: A Household Supply Deep Dive,” created in collaboration with sticky.io, drew from a survey of...

Walgreens Teams With Claire’s as Pharmacies Aim to Be Consumers’ One-Stop Shop
Retail // March 12, 2024

Walgreens is adding Claire’s products to its stores, a move that comes as pharmacy chains look to grow their relevance in consumers’ day-to-day lives. Claire’s, known for its accessories and cosmetics for young consumers, will now have a dedicated presence within Walgreens stores, arriving at...

When Loyalty Programs Aren’t About the Spend
Retail // November 07, 2023

Loyalty programs have become a staple in the arsenal of brands and retailers striving to retain their customer base and attract new ones. These programs are seemingly popping up left and right, vying for the attention and allegiance of consumers.  However, the ones that truly...

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When Loyalty Programs Aren’t About the Spend

November 07, 2023
Loyalty programs have become a staple in the arsenal of brands and retailers striving to retain their customer base and attract new ones. These programs are seemingly popping up left and right, vying for the attention and allegiance of consumers.  However, the ones that truly stand out from the crowd are those crafted by brands […]

Macy’s and Claire’s Invest in Turning Virtual Experiences Into Real-World Gains

October 19, 2023
Brands are realizing the significance of crafting captivating digital experiences to engage their customers. The need is self-evident, requiring little persuasion for brands to invest. However, as brands embrace this...

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Claire’s Sells ‘Significant Number’ of Stores to PE Outfit

August 20, 2025
Claire’s says it is selling most of its North American business to a private equity firm. The kid-friendly accessories retailer, which declared bankruptcy earlier this month, announced Wednesday (Aug. 20) that it had struck an agreement to sell stores and its intellectual property to an affiliate of private equity outfit Ames Watson. Under this agreement, Claire’s says it has […]

Claire’s Declares Second Bankruptcy Amid Brick-and-Mortar Shopping Drop

August 06, 2025
Kid-friendly accessories retailer Claire’s is declaring bankruptcy for the second time in seven years. The long-time mall staple said in a Wednesday (Aug. 6) press release that its stores will...

Claire’s Scrubs Plans to Go Public Amid Shaky IPO Market

July 05, 2023
Teen-centric jewelry and accessory retailer Claire’s has scrapped its plan to go public. The company had filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...

Macy’s Adding 20 Claire’s Store-in-Store Locations

November 29, 2022
Youth fashion brand Claire’s and Macy’s are partnering to create 20 new store-in-store locations. According to a Tuesday (Nov. 29) company press release, the new shops are set to open...