American Freight is closing discount stores across California. See where and what’s on sale
A national retail chain specializing in discount furniture and home appliances is shutting down stores across the United States.
American Freight Appliances and Furniture recently “commenced store closing sales at all of its 328 locations and online,” according to a Wednesday, Nov. 6, news release from Hilco Consumer-Retail, which is managing the sales for American Freight.
Customers can expect “significant discounts” in store and via the American Freight’s website, americanfreight.com, the release said.
“Our goal is to deliver outstanding value to customers during this full chain closing sale,” Ian Fredericks, CEO of Hilco Consumer-Retail, said in the release. “Everything is on sale and must be sold, and we recommend shopping early for the best selection.”
“Select American Freight financing and delivery services will remain available to customers,” the release said.
What is American Freight Appliances and Furniture?
Founded in 1994, American Freight advertises itself as a “discount retailer selling quality furniture, mattresses and home appliances at every-day low prices.”
The Ohio-based company is a subsidiary of Franchise Group, Inc., which also owns Buddy’s Home Furnishings, The Vitamin Shoppe and Pet Supplies Plus.
On Sunday, Nov. 3, Franchise Group announced that it was “restructuring” after declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Is my local store closing?
American Freight has more than 300 locations nationwide, including about a dozen stores in California.
According to the release, all are slated to close, including this Fresno-area spot:
What’s on sale? How much are discounts?
Items for sale range from bedroom furniture, dining tables and living room sets to refrigerators, washers and dryers, the release said.
“Shoppers can save up to 30% off the lowest ticketed prices storewide,” Hilco Consumer-Retail in the release.
