Bobs Discount Furniture to Open First Vermont Store in Williston on June 20 Creating Over 20 Jobs

Bob’s Discount Furniture is set to open its first retail store in Vermont. The Williston showroom is opening in part of the former Christmas Tree Shop location in Maple Tree Place on June 20. The store is expected to create more than 20 jobs. The grand opening in June is expected to include a ribbon cutting, presentation of $5,000 to local charities and free snacks. Bob’s Discount Furniture is the ninth-largest U.S. furniture chain with 193 stores in 24 states and more than $2 billion in annual sales. The Connecticut-based company was founded in 1991.