Major high street chain announce they’re closing 145 stores

The company has more than 300 stores across the UK and Ireland

Administrators were called into Claire's Accessories to look to rescue the chain, after the US-based Claire's group struggled to find a buyer for its UK operations.

Claire's has been present on the British high street for decades, with the brand being founded in 1961.

It has been a staple of the high street, known for selling accessories, and its ear piercing services.

The company has 278 shops in the UK, and 28 in Ireland, but they have struggled as a result of increased competition and falling sales.

Earlier this week, administrators sold 156 stores to Modella Capital, saving around 1,000 jobs.

However the remaining 145 stores were not part of the deal and are now set to be closed.

A list of stores set for closure is below, as reported by the Express:

England:

Scotland:

Wales:

• Cardiff, St David’s Centre
• Haverfordwest, Riverside Quay
• Llantrisant, Talbot Green Retail Park
• Cwmbran, The Mall
• Carmarthen, Grey Friars

Northern Ireland:

• Enniskillen, Emeside Shopping Centre
• Lisburn, Bow Street Mall
• Newry, The Quays
• Newtownards, Ards Shopping Centre
• Bloomfield, Bloomfield Shopping Centre
• Coleraine, Diamond Centre