Claire’s, a mall staple that attracts pre-teens for its bargain jewelry and accessories, has filed for its second bankruptcy in less than a decade.

Ear piercing and accessories chain Claire’s is set to close all three of its Lehigh Valley stores following a bankruptcy filing.

The troubled clothing retailer, which has locations in Hobart, Hammond, Valparaiso, Michigan City, Calumet City and Orland Park, will be bought out of bankruptcy by Ames Watson, a private holding company with $2 billion in revenue based out of the Washington D.

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 ...

The Dutch branch of jewelry chain Claire’s has been declared bankrupt by the Amsterdam court, according to the insolvency register. It had been previously reported that the American company was struggling with financial issues.

National tween accessories retailer Claire’s has begun liquidating stores following an announcement that it would be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 6. That may leave Flinthills Mall with