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Just weeks after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time, as we reported earlier this month, Claire’s has found ...
The chain filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this month, citing mounting competition, shifting consumer spending, the decline of in-store shopping and heavy debt.
Claire's Holdings LLC ("Claire's" or "the Company") today announced that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Ames Watson, a private holding company that purchases, transforms and ...
The fashion accessories retailer filed for bankruptcy earlier this month and was beginning to roll out store closing sales.
Liquidation at a "significant number" of their stores has been paused, but others will continue with store closing sales.
Famous ear-piercing retailer Claire's has found a buyer as the struggling mall staple navigates bankruptcy and prepares to ...
Claire’s will sell its North American business operations to PE firm Ames Watson, which plans to maintain a significant ...
Liquidation of hundreds of stores has been halted after private equity firm Amos Watson appeared on the scene.
Claire’s has reached a deal with Ames Watson that could save up to 950 stores, weeks after announcing plans to close more ...
Ames Watson has over $2 Billion in annual revenue. Brands owned or invested in by Ames Watson include Lids, LidsU, South Moon Under, Mitchell & Ness, Ebbets Field Flannels, Zygo, Hungry and Margaux.
Ames Watson has over $2 Billion in annual revenue. Brands owned or invested in by Ames Watson include Lids, LidsU, Champion, South Moon Under, Mitchell & Ness, Ebbets Field, Zygo, Hungry and Margaux.
New competitors in the Twin Cities and across the nation have moved in on Claire’s turf, proving how difficult it is for longtime mall chains to stay popular. The Illinois-based jewelry chain filed ...