Bob’s Stores will close all remaining locations this month, ending 70 years of business.

The discount retailer announced Wednesday that all 21 locations would close by July 14 and that it would begin liquidating its inventory soon. Bob’s Stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 18. 

Bob’s Stores has locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. All stores now offer discounts of up to 70% off.

Company President Dave Barton said he regretted the closure but said liquidation is necessary in the face of Bob’s Stores’ economic position.

“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,” Mr. Barton said in a statement.

Originally called Bob’s Surplus, Bob’s Stores has endured turbulent economic headwinds for more than 20 years. The company has changed hands several times since the start of the century and was most recently sold to GoDigital Media Group in 2022.

Bob’s Stores’ closure follows a string of bad news in discount retail this year, including closures of 99 Cents Only and Dollar General stores.

• Vaughn Cockayne can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.