[MANCHESTER, CT] – July, 29 2024 – Bob’s Discount Furniture (“Bob’s”) and Ohio State University Athletics announce a three-year partnership.
The Ohio State Football Kickoff Week presented by Bob’s Discount Furniture, marks the start of the partnership between Bob’s and Ohio State Athletics. The week includes admission for ticketed fans to Ohio State’s fall camp football practices on August 1, 2, 3 and 4 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Kickoff Week also includes the 2024 Ryan Day Season Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 1.
Bob’s will host a “relaxation zone” during the Ohio State Football Kickoff Week giving fans a chance to kick back and enjoy some of Bob’s favorite furniture pieces.
“Bob’s is thrilled to partner with Ohio State University Athletics allowing us to elevate our commitment to Buckeye fans near and far,” said Bill Barton, Bob’s Discount Furniture, President and CEO. “This relationship enriches our connection to the communities we serve and we can’t wait to cheer on the Scarlet & Gray this season.”
In addition to sponsoring the Ohio State Football Kickoff Week, Bob’s partnership with Ohio State Athletics also includes radio promotions during football and basketball season.
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About Bob’s Discount Furniture
Founded in 1991, Bob’s Discount Furniture is one of the fastest growing furniture retailers in the country. Keeping true to its founding principle that everyone deserves quality furniture, Bob’s provides unsurpassed value with honesty and integrity. Through all the work that happens behind the scenes, Bob’s engineers this value, offering its discount on a wide variety of stylish, quality furnishings, mattresses, and home accents. The company also offers a unique and enjoyable shopping experience, featuring cafes in each store with complimentary gourmet coffee, ice cream, cookies, and candy.
With 179 furniture stores across 24 states, the Manchester, Connecticut-based company has become the 8th-largest U.S. furniture chain according to Furniture Today. The company is also recognized by Plant-A Research Group and Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces; America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity; and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families. In addition, Bob’s was recognized by USA Today and Plant-A Research Group in their America’s Customer Service Champions list.
Bob’s is committed to supporting local communities through a variety of charitable giving efforts. Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation has anchored the company’s philanthropic work for more than 20 years. Additionally, the Bob’s Outreach program was created as a separate entity to help schools and children-related charities. In total, Bob’s and its Foundation donate more than $2.75 million to charities through these programs each year. For more information on Bob’s charitable programs, visit Bob’s Cares, and follow Bob’s on Twitter @MyBobs, on Facebook, and Instagram.
About Ohio State Sports Properties:
Ohio State Sports Properties is the locally based Learfield team committed to extending the affinity of the Ohio State brand to businesses and corporations of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate fan base. As the Buckeyes’ exclusive multimedia rightsholder, Ohio State Sports Properties manages all aspects of the rights relationship, providing corporate partners with both traditional and new media opportunities with Ohio State University.
