Although the impending closure of all Bob’s Stores came as a shock to many Connecticut shoppers, customers are making the most of the chain’s going-out-of-business deals as the company looks to liquidate its inventory after filing for bankruptcy.
Here’s what you need to know about the future of the business, the going out-of-business sales, gift cards and more.
When are Bob’s Stores closings
The final day of operation is to be determined.
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Bob's Stores going out-of-business sales
Going-out-of-business sales are now underway for all stores that are still open. They started on June 28 with discounts of 30 to 70 percent off, according to the going-out-of-business announcement.
What if you have a gift card
The company said gift cards and merchandise credits will be honored through the close of business on July 14. No exchanges for purchases can be made after that, according to the closing announcement.
What to know about the closings
The company said "Bob's Stores was unable to secure the finances needed to maintain operations" and it filed for bankruptcy protection on June 18.
"We regret that our financial position necessitated the liquidation of Bob's Stores. Bob's has been a stalwart of our local communities for nearly 70 years, and we know our customers remember us as having been there for major moments in their lives. We remain grateful to our vendors, suppliers, customers and employees for all of their support over the years," Dave Barton, president of Bob's Stores said, in a statement.
Bob's has been a stalwart of our local communities for nearly 70 years, and we know our customers remember us as having been there for major moments in their lives.
Dave Barton, president of Bob's Stores
Layoffs for the retailer began in late May, and in early June the first round of store closings were made public.
That announcement included Bob's Store locations in Southington and Hamden.
Which Bob's Store locations are affected
On Monday, a longer list of New England locations was given, as the company said it would "close all of its Bob's locations and liquidate all inventory."
| 409 Main St | Ansonia | CT |
| 2300 Dixwell Ave | Hamden | CT |
| 179 Pavilions Dr | Manchester | CT |
| 416 East Main St | Middletown | CT |
| 195 Cherry St | Milford | CT |
| 172 Kitts Lane | Newington | CT |
| 504 Bushy Hill Rd | Simsbury | CT |
| 835 Queen St | Southington | CT |
| 910 Wolcott | Waterbury | CT |
| 287 Washington St | Attleboro | MA |
| 146 Whalon St | Fitchburg | MA |
| 50 Holyoke St Unit C242 | Holyoke | MA |
| 230 Main St | Middleton | MA |
| 59 Mazzeo Dr | Randolph | MA |
| 92 Cluff Crossing | Salem | NH |
| 3710 US-9 | Freehold | NJ |
| 191 Centereach Mall | Centereach | NY |
| 135-187 Sunrise Hwy | West Islip | NY |
| 1400 Oaklawn Ave | Cranston | RI |
| 167 Parkway N | Waterford | CT |
| 168 Milk St | Westborough | MA |
The future of Bob's Stores
The store website is under construction with a notice that it plans to offer an online shopping option in the future.
