It’s been a staple of York city centre for years.
But soon Claire’s Accessories will shut. And it’s just launched a closing down sale.
Claire’s Accessories appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business in August after filing for bankruptcy in the US.
Then last month the fashion accessories chain agreed to sell 156 shops to investment group Modella Capital in a rescue deal.
But 145 stores not included in the package are to be axed – including the shop on Parliament Street, York – with the loss of about 1,000 jobs.
Claire’s Accessories branches at the York Designer Outlet and Monks Cross are due to keep trading.
There’s now discounts of up to 20% off everything in the Parliament Street store.
A notice on the door warns customers that the company has gone into administration.
It says: “Goods sold before the appointment of the Joint Administrators cannot be refunded or exchanged.
“You may have an unsecured claim against the Company in respect of such goods that are defective, and are asked to contact clairescustomers@interpath.com for details of how to submit your claim.”
New buyer Modella has become a significant force in the British retail industry, having swooped in to buy WH Smith’s high street chain earlier this year and taking over arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft last year.
The WH Smith shops, which do not include those in travel locations, are in the process of being rebranded to the name TGJones – including the one on Coney Street in York.
