Why are Claire’s Accessories staff being left without pay?

For generations of teenagers, it was the go-to high street spot for ear piercings and fashion jewellery., but now, the iconic retailer Claire's Accessories is rapidly closing its doors across Ireland, leaving staff furious and suddenly out of pocket. It follows a failed rescue attempt by an investment firm last year, which cited legacy debt, inflation, and weak consumer confidence. How did a high street staple fall so far? We're joined by our reporter Eoghan Dalton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why are Claire’s Accessories staff being left without pay? is an episode from The Explainer by The Explainer.

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This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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