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.

BRENTWOOD, NH — A Rockingham County grand jury indicted the following people recently.

Francine Annesse Allen, 59, of Cove Road in Salem on a felony theft by unauthorized taking charge. She was accused of stealing merchandise from Walmart in Salem on Feb. 20 after being convicted on theft charges twice before.

Virgilio Ceballo Arias, 22, of Brookfield Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on receiving stolen property, concealing the identity of a vehicle, and two possession of altered, forged, or counterfeited title charges, all felonies. In Salem, on March 20, he agreed with Estuary Lanfranco, E.G., and Xaviel Rodriguez Torres to knowingly retain a stolen 2022 Honda CR-V, possessed a 2023 Acura TLX with a VIN removed, and possessed altered titles from New Jersey with the name of another person who did not own the vehicles listed, according to the indictments.

Daniel Joseph Banks, 54, of Milton Road in Rochester on three felony attempted falsifying physical evidence charges. He was accused of attempting to delete his LandAirSea GPS account on June 5, June 8, and June 9, 2023, in Portsmouth to impair an investigation.

Dannie K. Barrett, 54, of Middle Street in Portsmouth on three felony arson-pecuniary loss more than $1,000 charges. He was accused of starting dumpster fires on Jan. 25, Feb. 4, and Feb. 17 on Middle Street in Portsmouth, damaging property owned by Waste Management.

Melissa Ann Boucher, 35, of Myrtle Street in Manchester on bail jumping and two driving while being certified as a habitual offender committed while on release charges, all felonies, as well as a disobeying an officer charge. She was accused of providing a false name to a Salem police officer on March 12 and driving on Pelham Road. Boucher was also accused of driving in the North Broadway Crossing Plaza in Salem parking lot on March 4. On April 11, she failed to appear in Salem District Court, leading to the bail jumping charge.

Rebecca Christine Brown, 25, of Asbury Street in South Hamilton, MA, on possession of MDMA and possession of ketamine, both felonies, as well as driving under the influence on Interstate 95 in Hampton Falls on Jan. 25.

Rachel Marie Burlington, 35, of Marsh Lane in Hampton Falls on a felony count of unauthorized use of a propelled vehicle or rented property. She was accused of exercising unauthorized control over a 2021 Nissan Versa, owned by National Rental, between May 8 and June 2, 2021, in Londonderry.

Edwin Zayas Correa, 31, of West Lowell Avenue in Haverhill, MA, on possession of oxycodone and possession of fentanyl, both felonies, as well as driving under the influence and operating without a valid license charges. He was accused of driving on Interstate 93 in Londonderry while under the influence and possessing drugs on Jan. 30.

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