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&#10; &#10; &#10; col1″ id=»rebelltitem1″ data-id=»1″ data-reload-ads=»false» data-is-image=»False» data-href=»https://www.gbnews.com/money/claires-accessories-store-closures-redundancy?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1″ data-basename=»particle-1″ data-post-id=»2676818750″ data-published-at=»1777302595″ data-use-pagination=»False»><p>Administrators said the fashion accessories chain has shut its 154 UK and Ireland locations, resulting in around 1,300 job losses.</p><p>The move does not affect the retailer’s 356 concessions, including many in Asda stores, and its head office.</p><p>It comes after private equity owner Modella Capital hired Kroll to oversee the administration earlier this year.</p><p><span/>Insolvency practitioners at Kroll confirmed the closures, with a spokesperson stating: «As of April 27, all Claire’s standalone stores in UK and Ireland have ceased trading.</p></div><div class=»rebellt-item&#10; &#10; &#10; &#10; col1″ id=»rebelltitem2″ data-id=»2″ data-reload-ads=»false» data-is-image=»False» data-href=»https://www.gbnews.com/money/claires-accessories-store-closures-redundancy?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2″ data-basename=»particle-2″ data-post-id=»2676818750″ data-published-at=»1777302595″ data-use-pagination=»False»><p>»All store employees have been advised of redundancy.</p><p>»We understand an interested party is in discussion with a number of landlords with a view to taking new leases for some of the sites.»</p><p>Julien Jarjoura, a French businessman who runs Claire’s operations in several European countries, is working to save around 50 British stores, Sky News reported.</p><p><span/>He is currently negotiating with landlords to take on new leases for these locations.</p></div><div class=»rebellt-item&#10; 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&#10; &#10; &#10; col1″ id=»rebelltitem3″ data-id=»3″ data-reload-ads=»false» data-is-image=»False» data-href=»https://www.gbnews.com/money/claires-accessories-store-closures-redundancy?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3″ data-basename=»particle-3″ data-post-id=»2676818750″ data-published-at=»1777302595″ data-use-pagination=»False»><div class=»embed-latest»/></div><div class=»rebellt-item&#10; &#10; &#10; &#10; col1″ id=»rebelltitem4″ data-id=»4″ data-reload-ads=»false» data-is-image=»False» data-href=»https://www.gbnews.com/money/claires-accessories-store-closures-redundancy?rebelltitem=4#rebelltitem4″ data-basename=»particle-4″ data-post-id=»2676818750″ data-published-at=»1777302595″ data-use-pagination=»False»><p>However, there is no guarantee a deal will be reached.</p><p>Last month, Mr Jarjoura said: «As an entrepreneur I could not bear the idea of letting go a business that was worth saving.»</p><p>He also said landlords had responded positively when he visited London recently to discuss his plans.</p></div><div class=»rebellt-item&#10; &#10; &#10; &#10; col1″ id=»rebelltitem11″ data-id=»11″ data-reload-ads=»false» data-is-image=»True» data-href=»https://www.gbnews.com/money/claires-accessories-store-closures-redundancy?rebelltitem=11#rebelltitem11″ data-basename=»particle-11″ data-post-id=»2676818750″ data-published-at=»1777303924″ data-use-pagination=»False»><img id=»7f7aa» data-rm-shortcode-id=»1ebc1c264e0bac2c4a5b74e2ba83278a» data-rm-shortcode-name=»rebelmouse-image» class=»rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image » lazy-loadable=»true» src=»data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=’http://www.w3.org/2000/svg’%20viewBox=’0%200%201024%20683’%3E%3C/svg%3E» data-runner-src=»https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/claire-s-accessories.jpg?id=61432788&;width=980″ width=»1024″ height=»683″ alt=»Claire’s Accessories»/><small class=»image-media media-caption»><span class=»media-photo-credit-new»><p>Claire’s has ceased trading </p> | </span>GETTY </small></div><div class=»rebellt-item&#10; &#10; &#10; &#10; col1″ id=»rebelltitem5″ data-id=»5″ data-reload-ads=»false» data-is-image=»False» data-href=»https://www.gbnews.com/money/claires-accessories-store-closures-redundancy?rebelltitem=5#rebelltitem5″ data-basename=»particle-5″ data-post-id=»2676818750″ data-published-at=»1777302595″ data-use-pagination=»False»><div class=»embed-dontmiss»/></div><div class=»rebellt-item&#10; &#10; &#10; &#10; col1″ id=»rebelltitem6″ data-id=»6″ data-reload-ads=»false» data-is-image=»False» data-href=»https://www.gbnews.com/money/claires-accessories-store-closures-redundancy?rebelltitem=6#rebelltitem6″ data-basename=»particle-6″ data-post-id=»2676818750″ data-published-at=»1777302595″ data-use-pagination=»False»><p>The potential rescue comes just days after reports emerged that Mr Jarjoura was close to finalising an agreement.</p><p>Claire’s British business entered administration in January, marking the second time in just months that the chain had faced insolvency.</p><p><span/>Following its initial collapse, investor Modella Capital purchased approximately half of the retailer’s roughly 300 stores. Modella also owns TG Jones, the former high street division of WH Smith.</p></div><div class=»rebellt-item&#10; &#10; &#10; &#10; col1″ id=»rebelltitem12″ data-id=»12″ data-reload-ads=»false» data-is-image=»False» data-href=»https://www.gbnews.com/money/claires-accessories-store-closures-redundancy?rebelltitem=12#rebelltitem12″ data-basename=»particle-12″ data-post-id=»2676818750″ data-published-at=»1777303924″ data-use-pagination=»False»/><div class=»rebellt-item&#10; &#10; &#10; &#10; col1″ id=»rebelltitem7″ data-id=»7″ data-reload-ads=»false» data-is-image=»False» data-href=»https://www.gbnews.com/money/claires-accessories-store-closures-redundancy?rebelltitem=7#rebelltitem7″ data-basename=»particle-7″ data-post-id=»2676818750″ data-published-at=»1777302595″ data-use-pagination=»False»><div class=»embed-mostread»/></div><div class=»rebellt-item&#10; &#10; &#10; &#10; col1″ id=»rebelltitem8″ data-id=»8″ data-reload-ads=»false» data-is-image=»True» data-href=»https://www.gbnews.com/money/claires-accessories-store-closures-redundancy?rebelltitem=8#rebelltitem8″ data-basename=»particle-8″ data-post-id=»2676818750″ data-published-at=»1777302595″ data-use-pagination=»False»><img id=»b121d» data-rm-shortcode-id=»2958e43a0a2cf9386fd11959ec0c25d9″ data-rm-shortcode-name=»rebelmouse-image» class=»rm-shortcode rm-lazyloadable-image » lazy-loadable=»true» src=»data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=’http://www.w3.org/2000/svg’%20viewBox=’0%200%201024%20683’%3E%3C/svg%3E» data-runner-src=»https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/store-closures.jpg?id=65645390&;width=980″ width=»1024″ height=»683″ alt=»Store closures»/><small class=»image-media media-caption»><span class=»media-photo-credit-new»><p>The closures add to mounting pressures facing British retail shops</p> | </span>GETTY</small><p>Mr Jarjoura expressed optimism about his rescue efforts, noting that property owners had been receptive to his proposals during recent visits to the capital.</p><p>The closures add to mounting pressures facing British retail, with Poundland shutting numerous outlets and Poundstretcher recently announcing restructuring plans involving significant rent reductions.</p><p><span/>TOFS, another retailer previously backed by Modella, has also seen all its stores permanently close.</p></div><div class=»rebellt-item&#10; 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