Claire’s, an accessory chain and popular ear piercing spot for teens, is set to close nearly 300 stores across the country, less than a month after filing for bankruptcy.
The store closures were announced in a court filing on Aug. 25, 2025, which comes after Claire’s announced the sale of the business to Ames Watson, a private equity firm.
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There are 11 Claire’s or Icing stores closing in Michigan as part of the bankruptcy. Here’s a list:
- Livonia: 37658 West Six Mile Road #D230 (Laurel Park)
- Westland: 35000 W Warren Road (Westland Center)
- Brighton: 9775 Village Place Boulevard (Green Oak Village Place)
- Taylor: 23000 Eureka Road #1065 (Southland Center)
- Howell: 1475 North Burk Hart Road (Howell Outlet Center)
- Byron Center: 350 84Th Street Sw #903 (Grand Rapids Outlet Center)
- Saginaw: 4787 Fashion Square #D434 (Fashion Square Mall)
- Chesterfield: 50607 Waterside Drive (Waterside Marketplace)
- Walker: 3286A Alpine Ave Nw Spc 119 (Green Ridge Square)
- Fort Gratiot: 4350 24Th Avenue (Birchwood Mall)
- Muskegon: 5600 Harvey Street (The Lakes Mall)
Stores that are not expected to close soon, including several in Michigan, were also listed in the document. To see the full list, visit here.
When did Claire’s file for bankruptcy?
On Aug. 6, 2025, the company announced that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial strains.
“This decision is difficult, but a necessary one. Increased competition, consumer spending trends and the ongoing shift away from brick-and-mortar retail, in combination with our current debt obligations and macroeconomic factors, necessitate this course of action for Claire’s and its stakeholders,” said Chris Cramer, CEO of Claire’s. “We remain in active discussions with potential strategic and financial partners and are committed to completing our review of strategic alternatives.”
At the time of the announcement, the company said it would continue to determine alternatives and potential strategic partners.
Then, on Aug. 20, the company announced it sold the business to Ames Watson.
“As we continue through our restructuring proceedings, our team has worked tirelessly to explore every option for preserving the value of the Claire’s business and brand,” said Chris Cramer, CEO of Claire’s. “We are glad to reach this definitive agreement to sell a portion of our North America operations to Ames Watson and maximize the value of our company for all our stakeholders. I would again like to extend my gratitude to every Claire’s employee who has continued to show up for our customers during this challenging time for our business.”