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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founder | Bob Lapidus |
| Defunct | July 14, 2024 |
| Fate | Bankruptcy and liquidation after failed expansion and failing to secure financing |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 0 (2024) |
| Products | Clothing, footwear |
| Owner | Dillon mailing and printing |
| Parent | GoDigital Brands |
| Website | bobstores.com |
Bob's Stores was a chain of retail stores in the northeastern United States owned by GoDigital Media Group. Founded as Bob's Surplus in Middletown, Connecticut, by Robert "Bob" Lapidus in 1954, the chain expanded gradually until it was acquired by Melville Corporation and has been reacquired five more times since then. The chain targets moderate-income customers with a selection of footwear, workwear, teamwear, and activewear.
In July 2024, the company announced that all Bob's Stores nationwide would permanently close as part of bankruptcy filing; some locations of sister store Eastern Mountain Sports would also close as part of the proceedings.[1]
- ^ Velasco, Rin. "Bob's Stores closing all locations in Connecticut, begins clearance sale. What to know". Norwich Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-07-15.