Howard's Appliance closes all Southern California stores

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Howard's Appliance, a nearly 80-year-old Southern California retailer, has abruptly closed all its stores. The company cited "circumstances beyond our control" for the closure. Employees were notified of their termination on Thursday, December 4, 2025, with no prior warning. Customers with outstanding orders are now uncertain about their purchases as the company ceases operations. Howard's Appliance, founded in 1946, was acquired eight months ago by private equity firm S5 Equity. The company operated at least 17 locations across Southern California.


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