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What to know about the closing of all Bob's Stores

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Although the impending closure of all Bob’s Stores came as a shock to many Connecticut shoppers, customers are making the most of the chain’s going-out-of-business deals as the company looks to liquidate its inventory after filing for bankruptcy.

All Bob's Stores locations will be closing this month and all inventory will be liquidated, according to the parent company.

Here’s what you need to know about the future of the business, the going out-of-business sales, gift cards and more.

When are Bob’s Stores closings

The final day of operation is to be determined.

Bob's Stores going out-of-business sales

Going-out-of-business sales are now underway for all stores that are still open. They started on June 28 with discounts of 30 to 70 percent off, according to the going-out-of-business announcement.

What if you have a gift card

The company said gift cards and merchandise credits will be honored through the close of business on July 14. No exchanges for purchases can be made after that, according to the closing announcement.

What to know about the closings

The company said "Bob's Stores was unable to secure the finances needed to maintain operations" and it filed for bankruptcy protection on June 18.

"We regret that our financial position necessitated the liquidation of Bob's 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. We remain grateful to our vendors, suppliers, customers and employees for all of their support over the years," Dave Barton, president of Bob's Stores said, in a statement.

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.

Dave Barton, president of Bob's Stores

Layoffs for the retailer began in late May, and in early June the first round of store closings were made public.

That announcement included Bob's Store locations in Southington and Hamden.

Which Bob's Store locations are affected

On Monday, a longer list of New England locations was given, as the company said it would "close all of its Bob's locations and liquidate all inventory."

 409 Main St Ansonia CT
 2300 Dixwell Ave Hamden CT
 179 Pavilions Dr Manchester CT
 416 East Main St Middletown CT
 195 Cherry St Milford CT
 172 Kitts Lane Newington CT
 504 Bushy Hill Rd Simsbury CT
 835 Queen St Southington CT
 910 Wolcott Waterbury CT
 287 Washington St Attleboro MA
 146 Whalon St Fitchburg MA
 50 Holyoke St Unit C242 Holyoke MA
 230 Main St Middleton MA
 59 Mazzeo Dr Randolph MA
 92 Cluff Crossing Salem NH
 3710 US-9 Freehold NJ
 191 Centereach Mall Centereach NY
 135-187 Sunrise Hwy West Islip NY
 1400 Oaklawn Ave Cranston RI
 167 Parkway N Waterford CT
 168 Milk St Westborough MA

The future of Bob's Stores

The store website is under construction with a notice that it plans to offer an online shopping option in the future.

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