Claire’s announced in a release Wednesday that it entered into an agreement to be purchased by an affiliate of Ames Watson, a private equity firm which will take over Claire’s operations across the U.S. The sale still must be approved by bankruptcy courts in U.S and Canada.

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.

Claire’s Chapter 11 filing follows the bankruptcies of other teen retailers including Forever 21, which filed in March for bankruptcy protection for a second time and eventually closed down its ...

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 ...

Claire's announced Wednesday it is selling most of its North American business in an effort to stave off liquidation after filing for bankruptcy protection.

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