As many as 950 Claire's locations are set to remain open as private equity firm Ames Watson officially announced its $140 million takeover of the mall chain, according to a firm involved in the transaction.

RCS Real Estate Advisors finalized lease agreements with store landlords to keep more than 800 locations in operation, adding it could reach agreements on up to 950 stores, the firm said in a Sept. 19 news release provided to USA TODAY.

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