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Business13 August 2025Archive brief

Fashion retailer Claire's collapses into administration in the United Kingdom and Ireland, putting more than 2,150 jobs at risk,

Fashion retailer Claire's collapses into administration in the United Kingdom and Ireland, putting more than 2,150 jobs at risk, amid declining sales and strong competition from online shopping services.

By Belfast Herald Staff Reporter2 min read

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The development was among the significant business stories being followed from Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 13 August 2025.

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