Claire’s to Close Six Arizona Stores, Seven to Remain Open

 

Claire's

(September 3, 2025) — Claire’s, a mall boutique chain favored by tweens, teens, and young women, is set to close more than 290 stores nationwide as part of its bankruptcy process.

Claire’s Holdings LLC, which announced on August 20 that it had sold its North American business to private equity firm Ames Watson for $104 million, listed more than 290 stores it planned to close in a court filing on Monday, August 25. Stores to be closed include 235 Claire’s locations in the U.S. and 56 Icing stores. The filing also listed 830 stores – 785 Claire’s and 45 Icing – not expected to close immediately.

Claire’s new owner has stated its intent to keep a “significant retail footprint.” Store closing sales are expected to continue at the designated locations, while some sales at other stores have already been discontinued. Specific closing dates were not disclosed but are expected to happen on a rolling basis, according to the company’s court filings and confirmation to USA TODAY.

The move comes after the company, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, noted in a subsequent court filing that it might need to shutter more than 1,100 stores if it failed to secure a buyer.

Arizona Impact

As part of this nationwide restructuring, Claire’s Holdings LLC will close six stores in Arizona while keeping seven locations open. The closures primarily affect the Phoenix area and Sierra Vista, while Tucson retains three operating stores.

Arizona Stores Closing (6)

  • The Shops at Norterra – 2450 W. Happy Valley Rd #1150, Phoenix, AZ 85085
  • Christown Spectrum – 1792 West Montebello, Phoenix, AZ 85015
  • Arrowhead Towne Center – 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center #1040, Glendale, AZ 85308
  • Outlets North Phoenix – 4250 W. Honda Bow #475, Phoenix, AZ 85086
  • The Pavilions at Talking Stick – 8980 East Talking Stick Way #3, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
  • The Mall at Sierra Vista – 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Arizona Stores Staying Open (7)

  • Scottsdale Fashion Square – 7014 E Camelback Road #2085, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  • Phoenix Premium Outlets – 4976 Premium Outlet Way, Phoenix-Gila River, AZ 85226
  • Arizona Mills – 5000 S Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, AZ 85282
  • Pine Ridge Marketplace – 3250 Gateway Boulevard, Prescott, AZ 86304
  • Tucson Mall – 4500 N Oracle Rd, Suite 170, Tucson, AZ 85705
  • Park Place–Tucson – 5870 E Broadway Blvd, SPC 505, Tucson, AZ 85711
  • Tucson Premium Outlets (Marana) – 6401 Marana Center Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85742

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