A JEWELRY and accessory store inside of Walmart has been abruptly shut down, leaving shoppers mourning the loss of the beloved spot.
Customers have started to take notice of the empty space left behind in Walmart as the Claire’s closed for good.
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The Claire’s inside the Walmart Supercenter in Pueblo West, Colorado – 35 miles to Colorado Springs – has shut down to the surprise of shoppers.
The closure was “unexpected,” according to a Facebook post by shopper Jay Bernard, who shared that the Claire’s sign was taken down and the space was empty as of late January.
The jewelry spot had only been open for around five years before getting the axe.
“That didn’t last long,” commented one shopper.
Another Claire’s pop-up shop shut down last summer.
Shopper Christopher Michael Nice shared the impending closure of the Claire’s inside a Walmart in Westminster, Colorado – around 12 miles from Denver – on Facebook last August.
The customer also posted a picture of the closing location, which had a metal gate in front of it.
Shoppers were alerted of the closure via a banner at the store entrance, which read “Going, Going, Gone!”
“Shop unbeatable prices before this store closes,” added the sign.
Many fans were saddened by the imminent closure, saying Claire’s was a childhood staple for them.
“My childhood memories are going downhill…again,” wrote one shopper.
Others pointed out that other Claire’s stores in Walmarts were also shutting down, including one in Milford, Ohio – 15 miles from Cincinnati – and another in Dinuba, California – 30 miles from Fresno.
JEWELRY GIANT
Claire’s has sold accessories, jewelry, and toys to tweens, teens, and young girls for over six decades.
The company partnered with Walmart in 2018 to help the retail giant become a fashion destination and draw in new customers to the jewelry chain.
Claire’s expanded its partnership with Walmart in 2022, bringing its merchandise to over 1,200 additional Walmart stores.
The chain’s products are now available in over 2,500 Walmart stores, on Walmart.com, and in more than 360 Claire’s store-in-stores in US Walmart locations.
Claire’s
Claire’s, established in 1961, initially began as a small jewelry store in Chicago.
It has since evolved into an international retailer with over 2,750 stores across various countries.
The company is well-known for its ear-piercing services and catering primarily to children, teenagers, and young adults.
Claire’s products include jewelry, hair accessories, and beauty items.
The store-in-stores generally offer the same services as standalone Claire’s stores, including ear-piercing.
“Together with Walmart, we have created a memorable and exciting way to bring Claire’s to customers who love our brand and those with the potential to discover all we have to offer,” said Ryan Vero, CEO of Claire’s.
“With these new locations, we’re excited to build on the success we have seen with our partnership and our own expanding consumer products business to reach more customers where they live and shop,”
The chain also partnered with Walgreens in March last year to bring its products to 4,400 Walgreens locations.
The stores now have dedicated displays of Claire’s products in the seasonal section.
As the Claire’s pop-up shop in Colorado shuts down, shoppers are mourning the loss of JoAnn’s “flagship location.”
Plus, the largest pharmacy chain in America confirmed it will close down 270 more locations in 2025, blaming consumer needs.
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