If you’re old enough to recall Howard’s Appliance back in its heyday, you might be interested to know that the chain has suddenly shuttered all its Southern California locations and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

And so soon after Black Friday, which puts recent customers who’ve made a purchase in a pickle.

“Despite our best efforts to overcome tariffs, declines in consumer spending, and other macroeconomic challenges — we have made the difficult decision to file for bankruptcy and close our doors,” David Goodrich with the law firm Golden Goodrich in Costa Mesa shared with the Southern California News Group . “This was not a decision made lightly, but one that became necessary given the current economic landscape.”

Not only was the move quick, it also took employees by surprise beca

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