Business · 5 January 2026
Claire's, Factory Shop owner faces insolvency in UK
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Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are entering administration in the UK and Ireland. Modella Capital, the owner of both retail chains, initiated insolvency proceedings due to a challenging trading environment and declining high street sales as shoppers shift online. Claire's previously entered administration in August 2025 after its US parent company's bankruptcy. Both retailers face uncertainty, joining other high street businesses struggling with changing consumer habits.
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