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Claire’s to Shut 145 UK and Ireland Stores as Closing‑Down Sales Begin

Fresh filings show a £3.6m deal against £11.9m in unsecured claims, pointing to modest creditor recoveries during clearance sales.

Overview

  • Administrators confirmed 145 sites excluded from the Modella deal are being wound down, with 20% off final clearance now live and closures expected within weeks.
  • The sale of 156 stores to Modella Capital preserves roughly 1,000 jobs and keeps the brand trading across much of the estate.
  • Interpath says it will keep the excluded shops operating for as long as possible while it explores further options.
  • Companies House filings show Modella paid £3.6m and injected £1.4m, set against about £11.9m owed to unsecured creditors, suggesting limited payouts for suppliers and some landlords.
  • Local lists and maps identify affected locations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including branches in central London, Cambridge, Watford and Gloucester.