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fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

I went shopping at Claire's and saw one major reason the retail chain and '90s mall icon faces bankruptcy

For years, the tween jewelry retailer has struggled to find its footing amid dying mall culture. In August, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years, citing the "continued trend away from brick and mortar" and higher interest rates. It has since agreed to sell its North American business, including at least 795 stores, to private equity firm Ames Watson in a deal worth $140 million.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I saved my babysitting money for years and used it to start a clothing company. Last year, we did more than $1 million in sales.

Sara Fowler launched Pleat Collection in 2021 with $25,000 saved from babysitting and achieved immediate profitability while growing sales and retaining owner control.
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