Claire’s Accessories has launched £10 mystery bundles as it prepares to permanently close 145 stores across the UK.
The fashion jewellery chain, once a staple of Britain's high streets, is selling the surprise bags as part of final clearance sales before affected branches shut their doors for good.
The accessories brand, which previously attracted younger customers seeking affordable jewellery and ear-piercing services, entered administration this year and has now begun final stock clearances at branches destined for closure.
The chain's collapse marks another blow to Britain's struggling high streets, though a partial rescue has preserved some stores whilst others face imminent shutdown.
Bargain seekers have discovered these mystery packages during closing-down sales, with the contents remaining unknown until purchase.
A Facebook user shared their experience in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, writing: "Went to Claire's today and got a £10 surprise bag."
The shopper revealed disappointment with most contents, stating that "only two of the ten items were worth keeping" and planned to "try and sell or if they don't go, then charity shop it is."
Fellow bargain hunters offered contrasting views, with one responding: "For £10 my nearly 9-year-old daughter would love all of that!"
Claire's Accessories to sell 156 stores in administration deal with 1,000 jobs saved | PA Another customer reported finding even better value, commenting: "I paid £6 and the bag was rammed full!" A third person enthusiastically added: "My girls would love this, wow."
Modella Capital acquired 156 branches in August, preserving approximately 1,000 positions across the rescued locations.
The investment company's intervention prevented complete collapse of the brand, though 145 outlets remained outside the rescue package and now face definitive closure.
Joe Price, Modella's managing director, stated: "As a firm, we strongly believe that this much-loved brand deserves the chance to remain on the High Street in the UK and Ireland."
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The partial buyout represents a lifeline for the brand whilst numerous branches prepare for final trading days
| GettyHe acknowledged the challenges ahead, adding: "The issues that Claire's is facing are significant, and we will need to work collaboratively with all interested parties if our proposed rescue plan is to succeed."
The partial buyout represents a lifeline for the brand whilst numerous branches prepare for final trading days.
Chris Cramer, Claire's chief executive, described the administration process as a "difficult but necessary" measure to safeguard the brand's prospects.
The 145 branches excluded from Modella's acquisition will shut their doors permanently in the coming weeks, though specific closure dates differ between locations.
Staff at affected locations face redundancy as the retailer's presence on British high streets diminishes further.
| GETTYThese stores continue trading temporarily whilst clearing remaining stock through discounted offers including the popular mystery bags.
The closures represent the final chapter for branches that administrators could not incorporate into the rescue arrangement, despite efforts to preserve as much of the business as possible.
Staff at affected locations face redundancy as the retailer's presence on British high streets diminishes further.