Claire's is closing a significant number of stores as part of its bankruptcy proceedings in 2025. Specifically, it plans to close over 290 stores immediately, including 235 Claire's outlets in the United States and 56 Icing stores. Among the closures, California leads with 25 store closures, followed by New York with 18, and both Illinois and Pennsylvania with 16 each. In addition, there are 18 Claire's and Icing locations conducting clearance sales and closing by September 7, 2025. The company filed for bankruptcy on August 6, 2025, and has announced plans to close up to 1,100 stores overall if a buyer cannot be found for the remaining stores. Ames Watson, a private equity firm, recently acquired the North American operations and aims to maintain a substantial retail presence with the remaining stores.
For specific locations, a full list of stores closing imminently was mentioned in court documents, but key states with the highest number of store closures include California, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.