SAN FRANCISCO -- Claire's, a teen accessories retailer, has identified almost 300 locations across the country it plans to close after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Claire's U.S., which operates Claire's and Icing stores, made the filing Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. It's the second time since 2018 the company has filed for bankruptcy.
While the company says the majority of its retail stores will remain open while it "continues to explore all strategic alternatives," Claire's said it identified 291 locations across the country, and one in Puerto Rico, were identified as the next to close, according to Aug. 25 fillings.
The documents also highlighted another 800 plus stores not set to close immediately.
Claire's operates more than 2,750 Claire's stores in 17 countries throughout North America and Europe, and 190 Icing stores in North America.
In total, 291 Claire's and Icing stores will be closing, with sales at those locations finishing by Sept. 7, 2025, according to the company's court filings. Over 50 of the closures are Icing locations, while the other 200 plus are Claire's stores.
A total of 237 locations across the country were announced to close in the latest filings.
Icing and Claire's are owned by the same company, but Icing is targeted toward teens and young adults. A total of 54 locations across the country were announced to close in the latest filings.