Claire’s expected to return to UK high streets with about 50 stores from June

The plans emerged just days after the chain closed its final UK stores with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPAView image in fullscreenThe plans emerged just days after the chain closed its final UK stores with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPARetail industryClaire’s expected to return to UK high streets with about 50 stores from JuneExclusive: Accessories chain will be reopened in the UK by its operator in France, Austria, Portugal and SpainSarah ButlerFri 1 May 2026 01.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 1 May 2026 01.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe jewellery and accessories chain Claire’s is expected to return to UK high streets with about 50 stores to be reopened from June onwards by the operator of its shops in France, Austria,…

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