Carpet Closeouts Closed After 25 Years in Phoenix
The flooring retailer has initiated a final liquidation sale as owner Howard Pressman retires from the business.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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After 25 years of operation in Phoenix, Carpet Closeouts has announced it is closing its doors for good. The retailer, which carried brands such as Shaw and Mohawk, is liquidating its inventory through a retirement sale managed by Retail Sales PRO.
Why it matters
The closure removes a longtime destination for brand-name flooring inventory from the Cave Creek corridor. The move highlights the conclusion of a multi-decade run for the local operator as the business transitions out of the competitive residential and commercial flooring market.
The retailer operated for 25 years before announcing this closure. The liquidation sale, managed by Retail Sales PRO, offers discounts of up to 50% on inventory from major brands.
The players
Howard Pressman
The owner and operator of Carpet Closeouts who has managed the store for 25 years.
Retail Sales PRO
A professional liquidation firm hired to oversee the store's inventory clearance and retirement process.
Carpet Closeouts
A long-standing Phoenix flooring retailer specializing in brand-name inventory.
The details
The store, located at 17442 N. Cave Creek Road, is liquidating a broad inventory that includes brands such as Couristan, Tuftex, Dixie, Dreamweaver, Masland, Fabrica, and Apollo. Management of the inventory exit is being handled by Retail Sales PRO, which is executing a structured wind-down process that began with private invitations before opening to the general public.
Timeline
The private retirement sale launched on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
The public clearance sale began on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, with daily hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Market Landscape
This exit aligns with broader industry trends where independent specialty retailers shutter operations as owners reach retirement age without a successor. The closure marks a notable shift in the local flooring supply market near the Cave Creek and Bell roads corridor.
Operators currently sourcing from Carpet Closeouts should finalize any pending flooring orders immediately to ensure availability before inventory is fully depleted. Suppliers and commercial partners should prepare for the loss of this established regional retail channel.
The takeaway
Business owners should document their exit strategy early to ensure a smooth transition of physical assets during a planned retirement. Contact the retailer at their 17442 N. Cave Creek Road location to verify product availability before visiting during sale hours.
Further reading
For more on shifts in the local retail market, view our Openings & Closings section.
More information
View the official store retirement sale information to track current inventory status.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Your Valley.
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