Leading furniture retailer opens seven new stores in Q1, with more to come
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MANCHESTER, Conn. – April 18, 2019 – Bob’s Discount Furniture, one of the fastest growing furniture retailers in the country, celebrated seven store openings across the United States in the first quarter of 2019. Adding more than 20 new stores since February 2018, Bob’s now boasts 111 retail locations in 18 states throughout the East Coast, West Coast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions.
To commemorate the seven stores which recently opened in Fresno and Ontario, CA; Summerlin and Henderson, NV; North Dartmouth, MA; Grand Rapids, MI; and Bridgewater, NJ, Bob’s donated $35,000 to support 14 local elementary and high schools. School principals and representatives were presented with outreach donations at the ribbon cutting ceremonies for each new location.
“We are so excited to continue spreading Bob’s mission across the country and into every new market we enter,” said Mike Skirvin, CEO of Bob’s Discount Furniture. “At Bob’s, we are committed to fostering relationships with and supporting communities where our stores are located throughout a variety of charitable giving efforts, including local outreach and furniture donations. As each store opens, we pride ourselves on offering quality furniture at an unbeatable value, while operating with the utmost honesty and integrity.”
More Bob’s Discount Furniture stores are on the way. The company will continue its nationwide expansion throughout the remainder of 2019. At the end of May, Bob’s will open its first four stores in Detroit, accompanied by ribbon cutting ceremonies and weekend long celebrations for members of the community. Over Memorial Day weekend, Bob’s will also open in College Point, NY, Murrieta, CA, and throughout San Diego county. By the end of the year, the company anticipates operating 122 store locations across the country.
About Bob’s Discount Furniture
Bob’s Discount Furniture provides a wide variety of quality furnishings – including living room furniture, bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, office furniture and home accents – at everyday low prices. The stores also offer a unique and enjoyable shopping experience featuring free Cafés in each store with gourmet coffee, ice cream, cookies and candy. Since 1991, Bob’s has built strong customer loyalty by offering the highest-value home furnishings at the lowest possible prices. Now, with 111 furniture stores located throughout New England, California, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin, the Manchester, Connecticut-based company has become the 12th-largest U.S. furniture chain and proudly holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Additionally, Bob’s is committed to supporting communities where its stores are located 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. In addition, the Bob’s Outreach program was created as a separate entity to help schools and children-related charities. The company donates 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.
