Major Clothing/Footwear Retailer Coming To Southington

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A vacant storefront in Southington will not be vacant for long, as a well-known casual/athletic clothing retailer is coming to a Queen Street location.

Bob's Stores announced via its website that a new retail site is expected to open soon at 835 Queen St.

The Meriden-based chain got its start in 1954 in Middletown and it has expanded to 27 stores throughout Connecticut and the northeast.

It specializes in athletic and casual clothing and all variations of athletic footwear as well.

Brands sold at Bob's range from Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, Levi’s and Lee to Timberland, Reebok, New Balance, Champion and Adidas.

The store also features a wide collection of work clothing and "rugged footwear" from Carhartt, Dickies and TimberlandPro, according to its website.

News of the opening comes as a bit of good news on the economic development front in Southington.

Last winter, Southington's Bed, Bath & Beyond store shuttered amid the store's corporate owner's bankruptcy.

That store was located in the same building as the new, Bob's store that is coming in time for Christmas shopping.

The Meriden Record-Journal reports that Bob's opening is imminent and could happen by this weekend.

For more information on Bob's Stores, click on this link.

For the full Meriden Record-Journal report, click on this link.

From Jan. 30: 'Major Retailer Slated For Shuttering In Southington