Mall jewelry chain Claire’s recently filed for bankruptcy for the second time and identified more than 1,100 stores that could close soon, according to court records. These include the Claire’s and the Icing stores at the Eastland Mall in Evansville.
The company has faced financial challenges due to the rise of fast-fashion brands like Shein and Temu, high rent costs, and new tariffs from supplier nations − including China − based on documents filed with the U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware.
Is Claire’s closing stores near me? Is there a Claire’s store-closing map?
Yes, Claire’s will be closing 18 Claire’s and Icing stores across the country on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.
Why is Claire’s closing stores?
Claire’s filed for a second bankruptcy on Aug. 6. Court filings obtained by USA TODAY showed the 18 Claire’s and Icing stores closing in the U.S. by Sept. 7 at the latest.
The retailer identified over 1,100 stores that could shutter doors soon, according to court records. A buyer is being sought for about 800 remaining locations.
Are Claire’s, Icing stores going out of business?
Claire’s will have to shut down all of its locations if it cannot complete a sale quickly, according to reuters.com.
Where is Claire’s headquarters?
The company is based in Illinois and has a headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
How many Claire’s / Icing stores exist in the U.S.?
Claire’s owns 1,326 stores across the U.S.
Complete 2025 Claire’s, Icing full store list of potential closing locations
A list of stores obtained by USA TODAY shows 1,119 stores that could close. The list of stores can be searched below:
What Claire’s stores are possibly closing near me in Indiana? What Icing stores might be shutting down?
Here’s a list of Claire’s stores marked for potential closure in Indiana:
* − These mall locations have both a Claire’s store and an Icing store marked for possible closure.
Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
Jane Fosberry Enos of the Evansville Courier & Press contributed to this report.
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