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Private equity firm Ames Watson has acquired the struggling accessory chain Claire's for $140 million.

The new ownership plans to keep up to 950 of the company's North American and European stores open.

Claire's had previously announced the closure of 291 locations, including 15 in Florida.

You may be able to continue buying inexpensive trendy accessories and getting free ear piercings after all.

As many as are set to remain open as officially announced its $140 million takeover of the struggling mall boutique chain, according to a firm involved in the transaction. There are currently 2,300 Claire's stores in North America and Europe, said in court filings, including 210 Claire's locations embedded in Walmart stores and 120 stores that operate under the Icing bra

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