Bob’s Discount Furniture Grand Opening in Glendora on May 24th

On Friday, May 24, Bob’s Discount Furniture, the 8th largest U.S. furniture chain with 174 stores across 24 states and over $2B in annual sales, will open its newest showroom in Glendora, CA.

Located at 1405 East Gladstone Street, the new store will provide the community with between 30 and 50 new jobs and offer 30,000 square feet of merchandise for consumers to choose from.

The Grand Opening will have a ribbon cutting, dignitaries, $5K in charity check presentations and will feature an on-the-house café with free snacks for all inside. And there will be entertainment for the kids.

The Glendora store will feature Bob’s full catalog of affordable, stylish furnishings.

Charity checks will be presented to the following local organizations:

• $2,500 SPIRITT Family Services
• $2,500 for The Charter Oak Education Foundation

Details for the event are outlined below:

WHAT: Bob's Discount Furniture Glendora Grand Opening

Address: 1405 East Gladstone Street

Dignitaries slated to attend:

• David Fredendall, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Glendora
• Karen Davis, Council Member, City of Glendora
• Gary Boyer, Council Member, City of Glendora
• Michael Allawos, Council Member, City of Glendora
• Joe Cina, President/CEO, Glendora Chamber of Commerce
• Elvia Torres, CEO, SPIRITT Family Services
• Jane Bock, Executive Director, The Charter Oak Education Foundation

Bob's Executives onsite include:

• Ben Napoles, Store Manager, Bob’s Discount Furniture
• Brad Morton, Regional Manager, Bob’s Discount Furniture
• Kevin Parker, Divisional Vice President, Bob’s Discount Furniture

WHEN: For the ribbon cutting,

• Guests should arrive by 9:00 a.m. PT
• Program of events including ribbon cutting, official remarks and check presentations to begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. PT
• Program concludes at 9:45 a.m. PT

Contact: Liam Collopy, M. 415.517.9760

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 174 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.

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.