American Science & Surplus started a fundraiser to keep the business afloat. The quirky science store opened its first Milwaukee location in 1981. The owners said the business needs help to cover ...

Owner Patrick Meyer says that he'll be selling the business to his workers at the Geneva store and the one here in Milwaukee. American Science and Surplus has been around for nearly 90 years and it's ...

Despite a nearly $195,000 GoFundMe campaign, the company was unable to relocate its warehouse. The company's owner is working to sell the physical store locations to employees. The final day to place ...

The unique and beloved American Science & Surplus announced late last week that it is closing its warehouse and its online sales — and its store in the northwest Chicago suburb of Park Ridge is also ...

American Science and Surplus is closing its mail order warehouse and website, but the physical stores may continue under employee ownership. The retailer offering everything from telescopes to a ...