Fashion accessories chain Claire's has filed for bankruptcy in the US for the second time as it struggles with fewer people buying its products, and from online competition eating into profits.
It confirmed it had already been in discussions "with other partners" about its future. The BBC understands there will be no immediate impact on the firm's UK stores.
The US-based firm said it was in discussion "with our vendors and landlords" about its North American stores, but shops there would remain open while it explored "alternatives".
The US-based firm first filed for bankruptcy in 2018. It currently operates 2,750 stores in 17 countries throughout North America and Europe.
It has around 280 stores in the UK, down from 370 in 2018 when it filed for bankruptcy because it was unable to repay a loan.
