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Claire’s closes 154 standalone UK and Ireland stores with 1,300 redundancies

The accessories retailer has closed 154 standalone stores and made over 1,300 staff redundant, though 350 concessions remain open. It faced competition from ultra-fast fashion platforms and rising costs impacting younger demographics.

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