Limited Too is making a comeback! On Monday, June 3, an Instagram account for the beloved tween mall store appeared, with a cryptic “Share the Nostalgia” post. In the days since, the account has ...

Claire's — the ear-piercing, glittery tween mall staple — is once again on the brink of survival. The chain on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years. It is ...

Tween retailers have all but disappeared from the marketplace in recent years. Older generations will remember stores like ...

Claire’s, the longtime tween mall‑based retailer known for trendy jewelry and an ear‑piercing station, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years. The company, ...

A staple store found in almost every American mall has filed for its second bankruptcy and will close some locations. Known for its brightly colored jewelry and ear piercing services, Claire’s U.S.

Behind its glittery facade, Claire’s is a financial mess. The tween retail icon behind millions of ear piercings and Y2K accessories filed for bankruptcy in August 2025, closing hundreds of stores and ...

Tween retailer Claire’s, a shopping-mall fixture known for ear-piercing and accessories, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time and could close 1,300 U.S. stores. The Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based ...

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The chain's bankruptcy filing is the second in seven years. Its troubles include unwieldy debt, shoppers' changing habits and new tariff costs. Claire's, the ear-piercing tween mall staple, is ...