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Retail Navigator Analysis
Claire’s (Financials)
Sales at Claire’s UK subsidiary fell 0.8% to £136.9m in the year ended 3 February 2024 (FY2023) amid a challenging consumer environment.
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Exclusive: Claire’s launches in-store partnership with Asda
Fashion retailer Claire’s has announced a partnership with Asda and will stock its products in over 500 supermarkets across the UK as part of an “ongoing successful consumer products partnership”.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Claire’s (Overview)
Claire’s is a major US-based jewellery and accessories retailer with a global presence. In the UK, it is rapidly growing its presence through concessions with Asda, Matalan and New Look, while a new agreement with The Co-op is also underway. Its 300+ standalone stores can be found on most UK high streets while its UK concession total topped 900 by the end of its most recent financial year to 28 January 2023 (FY2022).
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Claire’s (SWOT)
Claire’s is represented in high-profile locations throughout the UK. While the standalone store network has been brought down over recent years, the rapid rollout of concessions across a variety of major retailers had extended Claire’s overall UK presence to nearly 1,250 units in its latest financial year
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Claire’s (People)
Ryan Vero stood down from his role as chief executive officer in June 2024, with Chris Cramer replacing him on an interim basis. Cramer will also continue to serve in his roles as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.
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Accessories specialist Claire’s considers CVA
Claire’s, the accessories specialist with about 350 shops, is understood to be pondering a CVA.
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Claire’s UK business safe despite US bankruptcy fears
Claire’s Accessories’ UK business does not face looming closure, despite reports that the retailer’s core US business may file for bankruptcy.
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Data: Top 20 international retailers by UK sales
Aldi is the largest international retailer in the UK, ahead of Amazon and Lidl.
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Analysis
Amazon to Arcadia: Who have the big four partnered with?
The list of retailers and brands joining forces with the big four supermarkets has grown further after Sainsbury’s launched an in-store Crussh juice bar.
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Analysis
Data: Five fastest-contracting shopping centre retailers
Blue Inc was the fastest-contracting retailer in UK shopping centres last year as the troubled clothing chain streamlined its portfolio.
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Claire’s boss departs after just two years in the role
Claire’s Accessories chief executive Beatrice Lafon has resigned after just two years at the helm and been replaced by long-time board member Ron Marshall.
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Data: The top 30 declining retailers by store closures in 2015
Londis was the retailer that recorded the biggest drop in store numbers in the year to mid-October, according to the Local Data Company.
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Tesco partners with Arcadia to open fashion concessions in larger stores
Tesco has struck a partnership with Arcadia that will see the fashion group open shop-in-shops across five of the grocer’s larger stores.
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Interview
BHS boss interview: Will BHS still be here in a year’s time? ‘Absolutely’
Last year, for only the second time in a decade, department store group BHS recorded annual like-for-like growth.
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BHS bolsters pre-teen offering with Claire’s Accessories partnership
BHS has signed a deal with Claire’s Accessories to trial six concessions in stores to complement its pre-teen clothing range.
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Claire's Accessories records slump in operating profits
Claire’s Accessories’ UK operating profit slumped from £5.1m to £629,000 in its full year to February 1, 2014, after a fall in sales.
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Associated British Foods boss compares Primark openings to One Direction gig
George Watson compares Primark store openings to pop concerts, Morrisons’ loyalty card tussle with Aldi and Claire’s loom band sofa.
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Analysis
Analysis: Mall of Scandinavia set to change Sweden’s retail landscape
Opening in 2015, Mall of Scandinavia is hoping to draw in big brands and breathe life back into Sweden’s flagging retail market.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who's who in the UK marketplace sector?
Following Tesco’s deal with House of Fraser to sell the latter’s products on its website, Retail Week takes a look at the key marketplace players.
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Claire's appoints European boss Beatrice Lafon as global chief executive
Accessories retailer Claire’s has appointed European boss Beatrice Lafon as its global chief executive replacing James D. Fielding.