BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Bed Bath & Beyond location at the Pinnacle in Bristol is among the stores closing its doors.
In late January, the company announced 87 stores would be closing nationwide. On Tuesday, Bed Bath & Beyond revealed an additional 150 stores would also close.
A list provided by the company included the store at 442 Pinnacle Parkway in Bristol, Tennessee.
News Channel 11 had a crew at the store Wednesday morning. Signage was already posted stating the store was closing and the entire store was offering deals of 10-30% off items. An exact closing date was not posted.
Bed Bath & Beyond provided News Channel 11 with the following statement:
We have been conducting a comprehensive, store-by-store analysis of our portfolio to ensure we can grow profitably while best serving our customers.
“As such, Bed Bath & Beyond has decided to close the Bristol, TN location. We previously shared this information with our valued Associates. While the decision to close a store is always a difficult one, customers can shop online at bedbathandbeyond.com and our mobile app.”
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
An SEC filing by the company revealed that Bed Bath & Beyond planned to close the 150 “lower-producing” stores to reduce its footprint. In early January, the company revealed it was considering filing for bankruptcy amid financial woes.
Other locations in Tennessee that will also be closing, including stores in Knoxville, Memphis, Madison, Jackson and Hermitage
