Liquidator Hilco Consumer-Retail announced the shuttering of 328 locations nationwide and the start of store-closing sales.

A furniture and appliance retailer is closing a handful of local stores, and several more around the state. A furniture and appliance retailer with a strong presence in Alabama is closing for business.

American Freight plans to close storefront locations, including in Houston, as its parent company, Franchise Group Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The furniture and mattress store has initiated the final closing sales at 328 locations with discounts being offered including 30% off the lowest ticketed prices,

American Freight has more than 300 locations, including stores in Cranston, Fairhaven and Fall River. The discount retail chain sells furniture sets, appliances and mattresses. Its parent company declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

American Freight is part of Delaware, Ohio-based Franchise Group Inc.’s holdings. The closure of the furniture and appliance chain is part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankrupt