Bobs Stores is your home for great deals on the footwear and workwear and every day clothing your family always needs. Since 1954 we have grown from a single store in Middletown CT to 35 stores throughout the northeast on the strength of one guiding principle instilled by our founder Bob Lapidus.Bobs Stores is your home for great deals on the footwear and workwear and every day clothing your family always needs. Since 1954 we have grown from a single store in Middletown CT to 35 stores throughout the northeast on the strength of one guiding principle instilled by our founder Bob Lapidus.