Teen accessories retailer Claire’s, known for ear piercing, now struggling with a big debt load and changing consumer tastes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month.&nbsp; The retailer is closing nearly 300 stores including six locations in Missouri and seven in Kansas.

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                    </figure><p>Teen accessories retailer Claire’s, known for ear piercing, now struggling with a big debt load and changing consumer tastes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month.&nbsp; The retailer is closing nearly 300 stores including six locations in Missouri and seven in Kansas.</p><ul>
                        <li>Claire’s: Capital Mall, Jefferson</li><li>Claire’s: Ward Parkway Center, Kansas City</li><li>Claire’s: Shoppes At North Village, St Joseph</li><li>Icing: West County Mall, Des Peres</li><li>Icing: Independence Center, Independence</li><li>Icing: Northpark Mall, Joplin</li>
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                        <li>Claire’s: Town Center Plaza, Leawood</li><li>Claire’s: Flinthills Mall, Emporia</li><li>Claire’s: Manhattan Town Center, Manhattan</li><li>Claire’s: Village Square Mall, Dodge City</li><li>Claire’s: Meadowbrook Mall, Pittsburg</li><li>Claire’s: New Market Square, Wichita</li><li>Claire’s: Garden City Shopping Center, Garden City</li>
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Claire's set to close over 290 stores including 6 in Missouri