Thousands of jobs are at risk after major accessories retailer Claire’s announced it was set to appoint administrators. Around 2,150 jobs could be at risk. The fashion giant has 278 stores in the UK and 28 in Ireland, but it has been struggling with falling sales and fierce competition.

Fashion accessories chain Claire's is set to appoint administrators for its UK and Ireland business - putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The move will raise fears over the future of 306 stores, with 278 of those in the UK and 28 in Ireland.

Claire’s stores in Ireland and the UK will remain open, according to the US-based Claire's group and the administrators. However, the adminstrators said that customers will no longer be able to make orders online. Online orders placed and dispatched prior to the administrators’ appointment will be delivered as usual,