Claire’s Is Closing Hundreds of Stores—and It’s the End of an Era for Mall Kids Everywhere

Claire’s Is Closing Hundreds of Stores—and It’s the End of an Era for Mall Kids Everywhere

Because who among us didn’t leave the mall with cubic zirconia studs and a little more attitude?PARENTS/ GETTY IMAGESThe mall was once a coveted space. One where the entire community would gather to stare blankly at price tags, sit on bulky massage chairs, and sample glossy pieces of teriyaki chicken in a grand dining hall.It was a staple of American culture that both the old and young enjoyed alike, but for teens specifically, the mall provided…

Fashion chain Claire's closing multiple Johnson County stores

Illinois-based accessory chain Claire’s has closed one of its Johnson County storefronts, with another closure set to follow. The company officially shuttered its Leawood store at Town Center Plaza, and another store inside a Walmart Supercenter in Olathe is expected to soon follow suit. The closures come after the company filed for bankruptcy in August, prompting store closings across the U.S. Claire’s had a Town Center Plaza store The Leawood…