2 New Retailers Coming To Gateway Plaza In Patchogue

PATCHOGUE, NY — Two new major retailers will be coming to the Gateway Plaza in Patchogue soon.

A spokesperson for the department store chain Burlington confirmed to Patch that the company will be opening a new store at the shopping center at 499 Sunrise Highway.

Burlington will relocate its nearby store at 196 East Main St. to take over the former Bob’s Stores. The new Burlington is expected to open in the spring.

Bob's Stores closed earlier this year after parent company Eastern Outfitters declared bankruptcy.

"Burlington is excited to continue offering area residents great values and fantastic bargains on brand name merchandise for the entire family and home," the Burlington spokesperson said.

Job opportunities will be provided to associates of the East Main Street Burlington store for the new location. There are currently eight Long Island locations for the department store chain in Massapequa, Garden City, Valley Stream, Lawrence, Glen Oaks, Commack and Stony Brook.

In addition, a new Ashley Furniture store is also expected to open at the former Bob's Stores, according to a report in Newsday. This will be the seventh Long Island location for the furniture store chain, which also has locations in Carle Place, Farmingdale (two stores), Lake Grove, Riverhead and Valley Stream.

A spokesperson for Pergament Properties, which owns the Gateway Plaza, said it is company policy not to comment on new tenants; however, the company is looking forward to the new additions.

The shopping center is also home to Marshalls, HomeGoods, Dick's Sporting Goods and more.