High street favourite Claire’s Accessories is set to shut its St Helier store as part of a wider series of closures across the UK and Ireland.
The move follows the sale of the retailer’s UK and Irish business to London-based investment firm Modella Capital.
Interpath Advisory, which led the sales process, said in a statement that Modella bought most of Claire’s UK stores and assets.
While some stores will remain open under the new ownership, Interpath confirmed that 145 branches – including the Jersey store on King Street – are scheduled to close.
The US-based chain, known for selling jewellery, hair accessories and offering ear piercings, has faced growing financial pressures in recent years due to rising costs and a shift towards online shopping.
It filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time in August 2025.
Following that filing, the business was divided and sold. The North American arm was bought by US-based private equity group Ames Watson, while Modella Capital acquired the UK and Irish operations
In a message posted on its official Instagram account last month, Claire’s thanked customers for their support.
Express has approached Claire’s for comment on the Jersey closure, and asked whether any staff have been redeployed locally.
It adds to a series of departures from the St Helier high street in recent years – including clothing retailers Dorothy Perkins and Burtons (2021), beauty brand Sephora (2023), shoe retailer Clarks (2024), and the local branch of The Body Shop in early 2024.
