{"id":6494,"date":"2023-06-26T06:54:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T10:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/?p=6494"},"modified":"2024-02-19T09:51:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T14:51:23","slug":"celebrating-25-years-for-bobs-distribution-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/celebrating-25-years-for-bobs-distribution-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 25 Years for Bob\u2019s Distribution Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GGM_7947-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GGM_7947-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GGM_7947-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GGM_7947-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GGM_7947-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GGM_7947-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GGM_7947-1168x779.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TAFTVILLE, Connecticut<\/strong> \u2013 June 21, 2023 \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/\">Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture<\/a>, one of the fastest growing omni-channel furniture retailers in the country, celebrated the 25<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary of their distribution center in Taftville, CT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day was marked with a state citation given by Connecticut State Senator Catherine Osten as well as a proclamation from Norwich Mayor Peter Nystrom.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1421-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1421-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1421-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1421-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1421-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1421-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1421-1168x1752.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1421-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bob&#8217;s President and CEO Bill Barton receives a Connecticut General Assembly Citation from state Senator Catherine Osten. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Osten read a Connecticut General Assembly Official Citation to the Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture crowd noting, \u201cYour dedication to service and contributions to the Norwich community serve as an inspiration to all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Osten also commented &#8220;It [Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture] started here, stayed here and provides good jobs for a lot of Norwich and surrounding regions, which we are so pleased for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before issuing an official proclamation on behalf of Norwich, Mayor Nystrom commented, \u201cYou help fill the homes of families that need furniture. That\u2019s very important to us\u2026when we come home to have a place to gather with family and friends. You make that possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1438-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1438-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1438-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1438-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1438-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1438-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1438-1168x779.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bob&#8217;s President and CEO Bill Barton receives a proclamation from Norwich Mayor Peter Nystrom. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although he could not attend the event, the furniture company\u2019s founder Bob Kaufman prepared a statement commemorating the milestone of doing business in the town of Taftville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened in 1998, Kaufman noted of the distribution center, \u201cWhen we bought that building, my partner Gene gave me the best business advice I\u2019ve ever received, \u2018It\u2019s all about your people.\u2019 And as I enter the final phase of my career, I realize how true that is. Thank you all for making it happen every day and providing the service to our customers that have grown us to be the 8th largest furniture store chain in America!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BobKaufmanDadKaufman_DC1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BobKaufmanDadKaufman_DC1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BobKaufmanDadKaufman_DC1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BobKaufmanDadKaufman_DC1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BobKaufmanDadKaufman_DC1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BobKaufmanDadKaufman_DC1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BobKaufmanDadKaufman_DC1-1168x876.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bob Kaufman, founder of Bob&#8217;s Discount Furniture with father Leo Kaufman at the Taftville distribution Center in 1998 when the property was acquired.  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In a historical look back at the distribution center\u2019s 12-year expansion from 300,000 square feet to 850,000 square feet, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Operations and Innovation, Eric Adelstein commented, \u201cIt\u2019s just concrete. It\u2019s the people that make it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally home to the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/thermos.com\/pages\/history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thermos Brand<\/a>, additions were made to the original building in 2002, 2006 and 2007. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob\u2019s President and CEO Bill Barton thanked the 200 employees of the distribution center for their service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe magic that we bring to life across the country, coast to coast, 24 states, is all because we work together as a family to fulfill our customers\u2019 dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Ramesh Murthy, spoke of employee dedication noting a motivational phrase he learned from a mentor: \u201cWhatever it takes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe group around this tent absolutely embodies \u2018whatever it takes\u2019 to take care of our customers and each other and our community and we can\u2019t be more proud,\u201d said Murthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Murthy noted the center\u2019s employees have an average tenure of eight years and one quarter of the staff have tenure of 15 years or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A select group of employees with 25 years more of service were recognized with awards during the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1450-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1450-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1450-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1450-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1450-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1450-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1450-1168x779.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Distribution center employees with 25 years or more of service from left to right: Jesus Collazo, Eric Adelstein, Mark Barber, Dottie Stropparo, (President and CEO Bill Barton, center), Jennifer Devillez, Robert Buress, John Taylor (not pictured: Amber Pescatello and John Fichera).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1513-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1513-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1513-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1513-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1513-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1513-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1513-1168x779.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To celebrate the milestone of doing business in Taftville, Pete Sorrentino, Senior Vice President of Distribution and Transportation, issued three $2,500 donations to Taftville Volunteer Fire Department, The Norwich Police Benevolent Association Post #2 and St. Vincent de Paul Place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorrentino noted, giving back is one of Bob\u2019s core values established by Kaufman more than three decades ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture has 166 stores in 24 states coast to coast as well as five distribution centers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1497-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6504\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1497-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1497-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1497-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1497-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1497-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1497-1168x779.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bob&#8217;s made a $2,500 Random Act of Kindness donation to Taftville Volunteer Fire Department. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1466-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1466-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1466-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1466-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1466-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1466-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1466-1168x779.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bob&#8217;s Charitable Foundation is a past supporter of St. Vincent de Paul Place. Executive Director Jill Corbin accepted a $2,500 Random Act of Kindness donation from Bob&#8217;s President and CEO Bill Barton.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mybobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1459-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1459-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1459-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1459-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1459-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1459-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mybobs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GM2_1459-1168x779.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bob&#8217;s President and CEO Bill Barton with Norwich Police Chief Patrick Daley. Bob&#8217;s made a $2,500 donation to the Norwich Police Benevolent Association Post #2.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture\u202f<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1991, Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture is one of the fastest growing furniture retailers in the country. Keeping true to its founding principle that everyone deserves quality furniture, Bob\u2019s provides unsurpassed value with honesty and integrity. Through all the work that happens behind the scenes, Bob\u2019s engineers this value, offering its discount on a wide variety of stylish, quality furnishings, mattresses, and home accents.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 166 furniture stores across 24 states, the Manchester, Connecticut-based company has become the 8th-largest U.S. furniture chain. The company also offers a unique and enjoyable shopping experience, featuring cafes in each store with complimentary gourmet coffee, ice cream, cookies, and candy.\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob\u2019s is committed to supporting local communities through a variety of charitable giving efforts. Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation has anchored the company\u2019s philanthropic work for more than 20 years. Additionally, the Bob\u2019s Outreach program was created as a separate entity to help schools and children-related charities. In total, Bob\u2019s and its Foundation donate more than $2.75 million to charities through these programs each year. For more information on Bob\u2019s charitable programs, visit\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/bobscares.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bob\u2019s Cares<\/a>, and follow Bob\u2019s on Twitter @MyBobs, on\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MyBobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, and\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mybobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contact:\u202f<\/strong>\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mybobsstanton@stantonprm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mybobsstanton@stantonprm.com<\/a>\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TAFTVILLE, Connecticut \u2013 June 21, 2023 \u2013&nbsp;Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture, one of the fastest growing omni-channel furniture retailers in the country, celebrated the 25th Anniversary of their distribution center in Taftville, CT. 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