Another potential loss for the high street: Claire's Accessories

Yes, it is a part of normal life. And for many people, a deeply stressful one.

The posters 'that's life' comment, was deeply dismissive of the many people that right at this moment in time will be feeling very stressed about their future and, in many cases, their family's future.

Then don't ever complain about the state if the high streets, or the lack of jobs.

children can enjoy all of the 'quality time' wholesome activities AND going to a shopping centre for a look around & maybe lunch or something it's not either/or.

Except at this rate they'll never get that experience.

How is it awful? It’s completely true, being made redundant is a normal part of life now.

Yes I have lost my job once. I was made redundant and had to move to a different part of the country to find work. It was deeply stressful.

I do not propose the company should be forgiven its debts. I think their business model works anymore. That doesn't mean I can't have genuine sympathy for the staff at all levels that will lose their job.

When did people get so vile?

Sorry for the staff who will lose their jobs, but no surprise. Though I wonder if they would have survived a bit longer if there was not the current unfair competition that allows parcel carriers to be allowed to provide a sub-standard service, or had lower rents if the money launderers were not allowed to keep shops open.

Have you ever lost a job before ? Been made redundant? Because I have. That is i am afraid normal life.

Do you propose the company is forgiven it's debts so people remain employed ? What will they be paid with?

It isnt an awful thing to say all things considered. When did people become such snowflakes.

Not for you maybe. But certainly will be for the 200+ losing their job!! It will be for the children who enjoy going in to spend their picket money & enjoy the Claire's vibe. Not many shops for children to enjoy anymore.

For the High Streets
For the Economy

you need to think outside of your own shoppping preferences.

What an awful thing to say.

Exactly!!

amazing how you can do both isn't it!! 🤣

That's life.

But it’s planet damaging extortionate tat they don’t need.

So what do you want people to do? Spend money they don’t have on tat they don’t need in poorly stocked shops whilst paying extortionate parking / bus fairs to fill landfill that damages the planet.🤔

I agree totally.

The offers worked well for me with two daughters but we were regulars 20 years ago before online shopping. My youngest ended up in A&E after ear piercing so the placed soured after that.

I was in there yesterday with my 8 yr old. The prices are way to high. DD wasn't willing to part with her cash yesterday as she agreed.

Of course it’s generally tat. Of course it’s over the odds. It’s marketed at tweens exercising some purchasing power. To all those who ‘don’t bother’ with the high street, please don’t come back bemoaning the lack of part time jobs for DC or the amount of time they spend online, or lack of social skills…the high street, and for youngsters, shopping together, is a community and a social experience and when there’s nothing but empty buildings, it will be too late.

I don't mean to be snarky but can you really consider a company a good employer when it pays most people minimum wage? And in my experience with retail jobs, flexibility often ends up meaning you get fewer shifts than you need and end up having to try and find a second job to make ends meet.

It's entirely due to my Mounjaro, sorry about that Domino's 😅

Though I will always love, and can still manage, a small vegetarian supreme, double mushrooms, jalapeños instead of green peppers. Bloody lush. Practically health food in pizza terms. There are vegetables!

It’s just way too expensive for its market. My 11 year old would love to shop there but it’s so overpriced she ends up spending her money in b&m, home bargains and primark

No sad loss for me. I have a high tolerance for spangly nonsense but it really was absolute tut. Feel sympathy for anyone losing their job though.

That’s what was referring to, it’s a good thing.

I can't see anything online about Dominos closing down. A dip in sales is all that's been reported.

One positive will be fewer places that parents can get their babies’ ears pierced by a teenager with a gun.

Their business model and pricing was shite. I'm amazed they lasted as long as they did. The internet has been catastrophic for the high street, but Claire's dug its own grave IMO and was only a matter of time.

So many Christmas shopping trips I've been to Claire's looking for stocking fillers and every single time without fail I've walked out empty handed. I was never prepared to pay the overblown price for the thing I actually did want, and could never find 6 pieces of tat I wanted to buy which would have brought the price down to something realistic. As for the ear piercing, just don't get me started.