Tween jewelry chain Claire's is bankrupt -- again : NPR | NYGazet

The chain's bankruptcy filing is the second in seven years. Its troubles include unwieldy debt, shoppers' changing habits and new tariff costs.

Claire's, the ear-piercing tween mall staple, is bankrupt — again toggle caption Seth Wenig/AP Claire's — the ear-piercing, glittery tween mall staple — is once again on the brink of survival. The chain on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy protection fo... [2273 chars]