Sad photos show Claire’s in Peterborough’s Queensgate Centre empty as last of brand’s 154 stores shut
More than 1,000 jobs have been lost as a result of the closure
The Claire’s store in Peterborough’s Queensgate Shopping Centre has now ceased trading, with the last of the brand’s 154 sites closing this week.
More than 1,000 jobs have been lost after the accessories chain collapsed into administration earlier this year, with all of its standalone stores having disappeared from UK high streets.
Administrators at Kroll said: “As of 27 April, all Claire's standalone stores in UK and Ireland have ceased trading. All store employees have been advised of redundancy.”
The Claire’s store in Queensgate is currently empty, with a handwritten sign on the window reading: “We are now officially closed”.
Known for its ear piercing services and teen jewellery offering, Claire’s arrived in the UK in 1996.
In January Claire’s entered administration for the second time in six months after facing financial difficulties.
The chain has struggled to compete against online retailers such as Amazon and eBay, as well as the rise of social media marketplaces.