Claire's Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Proceedings to Maximize Business Value

Company Also Intends to Commence Proceedings in Canada Under CCAA

Company Continues to Serve Customers In-Store and Online During the Process

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Claire's Holdings LLC and certain of its U.S. and Gibraltar-based subsidiaries (collectively "Claire's U.S."), the operator of Claire's and ICING stores across the United States, today announced that it has commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "U.S. Court") to maximize the value of its business. Its Canadian affiliate operating stores across Canada ("Claire's Canada", and together with Claire's US, "Claire's" or the "Company") also intends to commence proceedings in Canada under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) ("Canadian Court").

These proceedings will enable Claire's to immediately commence the monetization process for its assets to maximize value for the business, while continuing an active and comprehensive review of strategic alternatives, including discussions with potential strategic partners that began prior to the filings.

"This decision is difficult, but a necessary one. Increased competition, consumer spending trends and the ongoing shift away from brick-and-mortar retail, in combination with our current debt obligations and macroeconomic factors, necessitate this course of action for Claire's and its stakeholders," said Chris Cramer, CEO of Claire's. "We remain in active discussions with potential strategic and financial partners and are committed to completing our review of strategic alternatives."

Cramer continued, "I'd like to express my gratitude for our employees, who have continued to work diligently in a constantly evolving consumer landscape to deliver amazing products and experiences for our customers. We remain committed to serving our customers and partnering with our vendors and landlords in other regions during this time."

Claire's retail stores in North America will remain open and continue to serve customers while the Company continues to explore all strategic alternatives. Through the filing of customary "first day" motions with the U.S. Court and the Canadian Court, Claire's intends to uphold its commitments to customers, employees, and partners, including continued payment of employee wages and benefits. 

Claire's U.S. intends to seek approval for a consensual use of cash collateral to ensure it has the liquidity necessary to support its operations. 

Additional Information

Additional information regarding the Chapter 11 proceedings is available at www.omniagentsolutions.com/claires. Court filings and information regarding the claims process are available at www.omniagentsolutions.com/claires, by calling the Company's claims agent, Omni Agent Solutions, toll-free at (888) 202-5971 (U.S.) or (747) 293-0183 (International) or by sending an email to [email protected].

Additional information regarding the Company's CCAA proceedings and related court-filed materials is available at the court-appointed monitor's website at www.ksvadvisory.com/experience/case/claires, by calling KSV Advisory at +1 (844) 249-2665, or by emailing at [email protected].

Advisors

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel to Claire's. Houlihan Lokey is serving as investment banker, and Alvarez & Marsal is serving as restructuring advisor. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is serving as Canadian legal counsel to Claire's.

About Claire's Holdings LLC

Claire's Holdings LLC is a fully integrated, global fashion brand powerhouse committed to inspiring self-expression through the creation and delivery of exclusive, well-curated products and experiences. Through its global brands, Claire's® and Icing®, the company delivers an immersive, omnichannel shopping experience with owned and concession stores throughout North America and Europe as well as around the world. More information regarding Claire's is available at corporate.claires.com.

Media Contact

Prosek Partners for Claire's
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