Bob's Discount Furniture opens in former Marketview Drive storefront

National chain brings low prices, philanthropy and 'fun' shopping experience to Champaign

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Bob's Discount Furniture has officially opened its new Champaign location at 63 E. Marketview Drive, marking the company's 212th store nationwide. The furniture retailer is known for its everyday low pricing model, in-store café with free refreshments, and commitment to community giving.

Why it matters

The opening of Bob's Discount Furniture in the former Bed, Bath and Beyond space represents a new retail option for Champaign residents seeking affordable furniture options. The company's focus on transparency, philanthropy, and creating a fun shopping experience aims to differentiate it from traditional furniture stores.

The details

The new 10,000-square-foot Bob's Discount Furniture store opened at 10 a.m. today following a soft opening last week. As part of the grand opening celebration, the company donated $2,500 each to local nonprofits C-U at Home and Bottenfield Elementary School. Bob's is known for its everyday low pricing model, in-store café with free coffee, cookies, candy and ice cream, and quick delivery guarantee. The Marketview Drive location was previously home to Bed, Bath and Beyond before its closure in early 2023.

  • Bob's Discount Furniture officially opened its Champaign location at 63 E. Marketview Drive at 10 a.m. today, February 13, 2026.
  • The store marks the company's 212th nationwide location out of 215 total stores across 26 states.
  • The Marketview Drive location was previously home to Bed, Bath and Beyond before its closure in early 2023.

The players

Bob's Discount Furniture

A national furniture retail chain founded in 1991 by Bob Kaufman, known for its everyday low pricing model, in-store cafes, and commitment to community giving.

Mike Clouse

The store manager of the new Bob's Discount Furniture location in Champaign.

Ramesh Murthy

The Chief Operating Officer of Bob's Discount Furniture, overseeing the company's national expansion efforts.

Kendra Bonam

The principal of Bottenfield Elementary School, which received a $2,500 donation from Bob's Discount Furniture as part of the store's grand opening.

Melissa Courtwright

The executive director of C-U at Home, which received a $2,500 donation from Bob's Discount Furniture as part of the store's grand opening.

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What they’re saying

“We don't have any phony gimmicks. There's no pressure for sales. We're helping people with transparency.”

— Mike Clouse, Store Manager (Chambana Today)

“I told my staff, 'Have fun. Put the 'fun' back in furniture.'”

— Mike Clouse, Store Manager (Chambana Today)

“Everybody deserves a home they love. It's their foundation. Just because someone is economically disadvantaged, they should be able to afford nice furniture.”

— Ramesh Murthy, Chief Operating Officer (Chambana Today)

What’s next

The company is working toward a long-term goal of expanding to 500 locations nationwide.

The takeaway

Bob's Discount Furniture's arrival in Champaign brings a new retail option focused on affordability, transparency, and community engagement, aiming to provide economically disadvantaged residents access to quality home furnishings.