Art Van Furniture

an iconic furniture store is now preparing to close its doors. Art Van announced today they plan to close all stores in Mic Seven Action News reporter Alan Campbell spoke with a bankruptcy attorney and employee at Art Van about what t Alan. Well, Glenda Dave, liquidation sales start tomorrow at all Art Van locations. One employee who I spoke with says t However, a bankruptcy attorney says t Art Van, a staple around Mic My parents shopped at Art Van furniture, bought my bed, set my brother's bed, set friends, purchased here. I mean, it's different. The news coming as a shock to employees currently working for the company. I'm still gonna hold Art Van close to the heart, right? The company was started in 1959 by Art Van, Lander and Metro Detroit. It was eventually sold to Thomas H. Lee, partners of private equity firm based in Boston in 2017. A bankruptcy lawyer says t I'm sure the process had been discussed with their major creditors in advance. So there's less of a chance of a fight at the outset. You'll always draw objections. And I'm sure that will be the case here. But t Experts say with people's buying habits changing, we could see more stores closing in the future. It's expensive to maintain brick and mortar and the more locations you have, the more overhead you've got. It's less efficient and the n The move will affect 3100 employees wondering now what to do next. It's a shock still, right? We still have stock of merchandise. And our van is currently updating their website with warranty information and any other questions you may have. But again, those liquidation sales will begin tomorrow at all Art Van locations. But I have to tell you, it's just so sad to see a staple and then wit Reporting live tonight in Westland, I'm Alan Campbell, 7 Action News. Such long Thank you so much, Alan.