--- title: "American Sale To Close All Stores After Ownership Deal Falls Through" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/american-sale-store-closures-2026" language: "en" author: "metaintro" published: "2026-11-13T17:30:12.000Z" modified: "2026-11-13T17:30:12.000Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news)[Layoffs](/blog/tag/layoffs)[Retail Industry](/blog/tag/retail-industry)[Chicago](/blog/tag/chicago)[USA](/blog/tag/usa) # American Sale To Close All Stores After Ownership Deal Falls Through American Sale will close all its stores by early 2027 after a sale to a new owner fell through, with liquidation sales continuing. [![Brad Larson](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:40:40/q:72/plain/images/brad-larson-headshot.png)Brad Larson Founder & Editor](/blog/author/bradlarson) [November 13, 2026](/blog/archive/2026/11)3 min read ![Empty desk, laptop with blank screen and an ID badge left behind](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:675/q:78/plain/images/innodata-layoffs-india-550-employees-2026-hero.jpg) [https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=American%20Sale%20To%20Close%20All%20Stores%20After%20Ownership%20Deal%20Falls%20Through&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Famerican-sale-store-closures-2026](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=American%20Sale%20To%20Close%20All%20Stores%20After%20Ownership%20Deal%20Falls%20Through&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Famerican-sale-store-closures-2026)[http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Famerican-sale-store-closures-2026](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Famerican-sale-store-closures-2026)[https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Famerican-sale-store-closures-2026&title=American%20Sale%20To%20Close%20All%20Stores%20After%20Ownership%20Deal%20Falls%20Through](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Famerican-sale-store-closures-2026&title=American%20Sale%20To%20Close%20All%20Stores%20After%20Ownership%20Deal%20Falls%20Through)[mailto:?subject=American%20Sale%20To%20Close%20All%20Stores%20After%20Ownership%20Deal%20Falls%20Through&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Famerican-sale-store-closures-2026](mailto:?subject=American%20Sale%20To%20Close%20All%20Stores%20After%20Ownership%20Deal%20Falls%20Through&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Famerican-sale-store-closures-2026) American Sale announced on November 12, 2026, that it would [close all of its stores by early 2027 because a deal to sell the chain to a new owner fell through](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/). The closure covers the chain’s stores, with [remaining locations in Bridgeview, Orland Park, Carol Stream, Lake Zurich, Naperville, Romeoville and Merrillville, Ind.](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/). At [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com), we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our [layoffs tracker](https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs). ## American Sale: Why Is The Chain Closing? The announcement follows an unsuccessful ownership transfer. American Sale [had been holding a liquidation sale ahead of a planned transfer to new ownership](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/). With that deal falling through, the company [now plans to continue liquidation sales until the chain closes](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/). The announced next step is therefore a continued liquidation process followed by closure, rather than the planned transfer to a new owner. ## American Sale: Which Locations Will Close? [The Tinley Park outlet store has already closed.](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/) The remaining locations will continue liquidation sales as the chain moves toward its closing deadline. The shutdown extends beyond retail outlets. [The company’s Tinley Park warehouse also will close, according to the announcement.](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/) For workers considering their next steps, the announcement covers both the store network and the warehouse. ## American Sale: What Happens Next? The company’s wind-down includes customer deadlines alongside the store closures. [All deliveries must be completed by the end of the year.](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/) [Gift card sales have ended.](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/) Existing [Gift cards and merchandise credits will be honored through Dec. 13, the company said.](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/) These deadlines form part of the transition from liquidation sales to the chain’s closure. ## What Should Affected Workers Do Next? - Ask for written confirmation of your employment timeline and any available transition support. - Save personal copies of pay records, benefits information and employment documents. - Update your résumé with your responsibilities, skills and accomplishments. - Review your budget and begin contacting employers about suitable openings. ## Related Articles - - - - ## People Also Asked ### Q: When will American Sale close? A: American Sale [will close all of its stores by early 2027](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/). Liquidation sales will continue until the chain closes. ### Q: Is the American Sale warehouse closing too? A: Yes. [The company’s Tinley Park warehouse also will close, according to the announcement.](https://southwestregionalpublishing.com/2026/11/13/comings-goings-american-sale-to-close-all-stores-after-sale-to-new-owner-falls-through/) Looking for your next opportunity? [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com) brings together 50M jobs in one place. 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