Malls are dying. Shoppers are taking their business online, and mall stores are going out of business, leaving only empty storefronts behind.
Claire’s, an iconic tween jewelry and accessories store, is the latest mall staple that needs life support. The company filed for bankruptcy recently, announced that a handful of stores are closing immediately, and has now dropped the hint that over a thousand locations could close.
Here’s what we know, including a full list of doomed stores.
Why Did Claire’s File for Bankruptcy?
Claire’s filed for bankruptcy on August 6, 2025 — and it’s actually the second time the chain has filed for bankruptcy protection in the last seven years. Since the first bankruptcy, the company, which also owns Icing stores, has continued to struggle as people skip malls and shop more online.
According to a press release from the company, “increased competition,” “the ongoing shift away from brick-and-mortar retail,” debt obligations and economic factors were all cited as reasons for the filing. Uncertainty about tariffs has also affected the company’s ability to pay back loans.
Is Claire’s Going Out of Business?
Claire’s bankruptcy filings in court indicate that it plans to close 1,100 stores soon, with an additional list of 18 locations that are closing imminently.
It’s also trying to find a buyer for the remaining 800 Claire’s and Icing stores. If it can’t find a buyer soon, the company will have to close all of its locations and go out of business, according to Reuters. So unless a company wants to pay millions to keep a nostalgic mall store around, things are not looking good for the brand.
Claire’s and Icing Stores Closing by Early September
In court documents, Claire’s announced that there are 18 Claire’s and Icing locations that will be conducting clearance sales and closing by September 7, 2025 at the latest. These are those locations confirmed to be closing soon.
Claire’s
- Eastdale Mall, Montgomery, Alabama
- Newpark Mall, Newark, California
- Ford City Mall, Chicago
- Market Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts
- Bay City Town Center, Bay City, Michigan
- Northtown Mall, Blaine, Minnesota
- Livingston Mall, Livingston, New Jersey
- Uniontown Mall, Uniontown, Pennsylvania
- Shops at Highland Village, Highland Village, Texas
- Pinnacle at Turkey Creek, Knoxville, Tennessee
- Junction Commons, Park City, Utah
- Provo Town Center, Provo, Utah
- Woodinville Plaza, Woodinville, Washington
Icing
- Galleria at Tyler, Riverside, California
- Woodland Mall, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Greece Ridge, Rochester, New York
- Mall of Abilene, Abilene, Texas
- University Orem, Orem, Utah
Claire’s Stores That Could Close
There are 1,119 Claire’s stores that could close soon, according to a list obtained by USA Today. There is no word on when these locations might close, but it seems like they’re all on the chopping block whether the company finds a buyer for its remaining 800 locations or not. You can see the full list of over 1,100 Claire’s locations that could close on USA Today’s website.
