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Bob’s Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in New Hampshire

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2 years ago

July 3, 2024

Bob’s Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in New Hampshire

Bob’s Stores is closing all of its store locations, including one in Hampshire.

The discount retailer announced it’s closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. The only New Hampshire location is located at 1400 Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston.

Bob’s Stores President Dave Barton said the company’s financial struggles led to the liquidation of their physical 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,” Barton said. “We remain grateful to our vendors, suppliers, customers and employees for all of their support over the years.”

Bob’s Stores’ going out of business sale

Bob’s locations started Going Out of Business sales in stores on Friday, June 28, with discounts of ranging 30% to 70% off, according to a press release.

Items like workwear, footwear, team wear and casual clothing will be severely discounted. Certain furniture and equipment products will also be on sale.

Can you use Bob’s Store gift cards?

Store credit and Bob’s Stores gift cards will be usable up until the stores’ last day open. No returns will be accepted at store locations.

Store business will officially be closed to the public after July 14, 2024.

Is Bob’s Discount Furniture closing too?

Bob’s Discount Furnituren, which has several New Hampshire locations, is not impacted. While the name is similar the two stores are owned by different companies. Bob’s Discount Furniture is owned by Bain’s Capital, while Bob’s Stores is a subsidiary of GoDigital Media Group.

Who founded Bob’s Stores?

Bob Lapidus founded Bob’s Stores when he opened his first “Bob’s Surplus” back in 1954. He died in 2007, at the age of 78.

Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.

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New Hampshire

Soaking rain in the forecast as most of NH remains in moderate drought

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12 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Soaking rain in the forecast as most of NH remains in moderate drought

A soaking rain is expected to arrive Thursday evening across New Hampshire, where moderate drought still persists.

The National Weather Service reports that thunderstorms are possible in central New Hampshire and wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph.

Their forecast indicates that the White Mountains and foothills could get the heaviest rainfall, as much as 1 inch.

Related: Ongoing drought could fuel a more intense wildfire season in NH

Rangers with the state Division of Forests & Lands posted Wednesday’s fire danger at moderate levels.

WMUR reports firefighters from half a dozen communities responded in Deerfield on Tuesday to help the Deerfield Fire Department contain a brush fire, which was exacerbated by windy conditions.

After this rain storm, New Hampshire can expect to see mostly sunny days Thursday and Friday. The next chance of rain is Saturday afternoon and evening.

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New Hampshire

Vail Resorts drops sales tax on ski passes at NH mountains

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24 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Vail Resorts drops sales tax on ski passes at NH mountains

Responding to an outcry from New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte concerning the taxing of ski lift tickets, Vail Resorts announced a plan for its New Hampshire-based properties to ski tax-free. Purchasers of multi-resort plans, such as the Epic pass, who only plan to access Vail’s four New Hampshire resorts, will not have a tax added to their purchase by the company.

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