Bob's Stores is closing all locations – see full list of store closings


MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – Bob's Stores, a discount clothing and shoe retailer with several locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is going out of business and closing all of its stores.

The owner of Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports recently filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11, citing a “liquidity crisis.”

“We regret that our financial situation has forced the closing of Bob's Stores,” Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said in a statement. “Bob's has been a vital part of our local communities for nearly 70 years, and we know our customers miss us being there for the important moments in their lives.”

List of Bob's Stores that are closing

Bob's stores can be found in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. Below is a full list of the locations that are closing.

Connecticut

  • Ansonia: 409 Main Street
  • Hamden: 2300 Dixwell Avenue
  • Manchester: 179 Pavilions Dr
  • Middletown: 416 East Main Street
  • Milford: 195 Cherry Street
  • Newington: 172 Kitts Lane
  • Simsbury: 504 Bushy Hill Road
  • Southington: 835 Queen Street
  • Waterbury: 910 Wolcott St.
  • Waterford: 167 Parkway N

Massachusetts

  • Attleboro: 287 Washington St.
  • Fitchburg: 146 Whalon St.
  • Holyoke: 50 Holyoke St.
  • Middleton: 230 Main Street
  • Randolph: 59 Mazzeo Dr.
  • Westboro: 168 Milk Street

New York

  • Centereach: 191 Centereach Mall
  • West Islip: 135-187 Sunrise Highway

new Hampshire

new Jersey

Rhode Island

  • Cranston: 1400 Oaklawn Avenue

Bob's Stores closing sales

The liquidation sale is already underway at Bob's stores, offering discounts ranging from 30% to 70% off regular retail prices. Store merchandise, furniture and appliances also will be on sale. The company will accept gift cards and exchanges through July 14.

Founder Bob Lapidus opened the first “Bob's Surplus” store in Middletown, Connecticut in 1954. The brand was acquired by Marshalls and TJ Maxx Owned by TJX In 2003 it was sold to private equity firms.

Retail stores have been closed Growing across the country In 2024 when the industry deals with bankruptcy and its impact inflation on the buyers.

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