DAVENPORT — More than a year after the closure of Davenport’s Bed Bath & Beyond, another retailer is working to take over the space.
Fast-growing national chain Bob’s Discount Furniture has confirmed plans for a new location at 4022 E. 53rd St., where Bed Bath & Beyond operated until last year. The Davenport store was among dozens identified for closure as part of sweeping changes driven by the home goods company’s financial troubles.
The projected opening date for Bob’s Discount Furniture is Feb. 14, 2025, a spokesperson confirmed Friday.
The former Bed Bath and Beyond, 4022 E. 53rd Street in Davenport, is shown in February 2023.
Founded in 1991, Bob’s Discount Furniture has since grown to more than 170 stores in 24 states. The company said it operates a café with complimentary coffee, ice cream, cookies and candy in each of its stores, and keeps prices low by dealing directly with manufacturers.
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The Davenport store would be the company’s second Iowa location; the first is in West Des Moines.
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