I went shopping at Claire's to see why the jewelry chain is facing bankruptcy and closing stores

Claire's recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close 290 stores. I visited my local store to find out why the mall icon is struggling.
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Claire's, the ear-piercing tween mall staple, is bankrupt — again

Claire's — the ear-piercing, glittery tween mall staple — is once again on the brink of survival. The chain on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years. It is ...
Finance & Commerce

Claire’s, the ear-piercing mall chain, files for bankruptcy

NEW YORK — Claire’s, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The accessories chain said Monday that its stores will remain open ...