Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in RI.

Bob's Stores is closing all of its stores, including the 1400 Oaklawn Ave. Cranston location.

The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.

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?

Nope, 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.