MILFORD, CT — O'Reilly Auto Parts has leased a 36,000-square-foot space at Milford Plaza, according to The Connecticut Scoop.
The auto parts retailer will open at 143 Cherry St., the former location of Bob's Stores, which closed in 2024.
Related: All Connecticut Bob's Stores Closing As Liquidation Announced
The Milford location is slated to be a hub store, acting as a mini-distribution center with a larger variety of inventory for online ordering and commercial accounts.
Read the full story at The Connecticut Scoop.
O'Reilly's is shown as "coming soon" to the plaza on a Charter Realty listing.
Other tenants at the plaza include G Mart, Dollar Tree, and Planet Fitness.
The news comes as another major auto parts chain, AutoZone, has plans to open in Milford as well.
Related: Prominent Retailer Plans To Open 'Large-Format' Store In Milford
O'Reilly's currently has 52 locations in Connecticut, with nearby stores in West Haven and Stratford, according to its website.
Representatives for O'Reilly's did not return a request for comment.
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