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Bob’s Discount Furniture announced it will open its newest Long Island showroom on Thursday, May 23, at Sayville Plaza in Bohemia, marking another milestone in the shopping center’s ongoing revitalization.
Located at 5131 Sunrise Highway, the 21,200-square-foot store will occupy the former Bed Bath & Beyond space, which closed in wake of the chain’s bankruptcy. The new Bob’s — its seventh Long Island location — will create 20 jobs and offer a wide selection of home furnishings, a Bob’s spokesperson said.
Leading up to the opening, Bob’s together WBLI is holding a contest that will award customers with $1,000 gift cards.
The store’s grand opening celebration will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, $5,000 in charitable donations, a complimentary café with snacks, and entertainment for children.
The new location is part of Bob’s continued expansion, the company spokesperson said, bringing its number of stores to 193 across 24 states. The Connecticut-based retailer, founded in 1991, has established a strong presence on Long Island, with existing stores in Nesconset, Riverhead, Farmingdale, Freeport, Carle Place and Lawrence.
Bob’s opening is among several new developments at Sayville Plaza, including the anticipated arrival of Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace later this year. The plaza is now close to full occupancy after years of vacancies.
When Kmart closed in 2020, the shopping center was left largely empty.
At its peak, the plaza hosted such popular retailers as Kmart, Pier 1 Imports, Office Max, Borders Bookstore, Sports Authority, Modell’s, and Babies “R” Us. However, bankruptcies and mergers forced these stores to shutter by early 2020.
The plaza’s resurgence has also been fueled by the arrival of Aldi, At Home and Floor & Decor.
Top photo: Bob’s Discount Furniture.
