economy
Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
1,300 People Lost Their Jobs Today. The High Street Keeps Shrinking. They Will Find New Ones.
What Happened
Claire's, the accessories and jewellery retailer popular with young girls and teenagers, has closed all 154 of its stores across the UK and Ireland, resulting in the loss of approximately 1,300 jobs. The closures mark a complete retail exit from the British and Irish market for the brand.
What's In Your Control
Whether you shop deliberately and locally rather than purely on price or convenience. If you're one of the 1,300 affected, whether you contact your local JobCentre Plus, Citizens Advice, or retail ...
