A longstanding retail chain is shuttering nearly 300 stores nationwide, including several in Northampton, Bucks, Montgomery and Monroe counties, according to a recent bankruptcy filing.
Claire’s Holdings LLC, a global fashion brand committed to inspiring self-expression through the “creation and delivery of exclusive, well-curated products and experiences,” plans to close more than 290 stores – 235 Claire’s locations and 56 Icing stores – as part of its bankruptcy process, according to an Aug. 25 court filing.
The company has been a longtime mall staple, offering jewelry, cosmetics, accessories and ear piercing for decades…