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Demovictory9

(37,111 posts)
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 10:48 AM Thursday

Marcus Lemonis insults California, wont reopen bath and body here [View all]

He seemed like a good guy on his reality show..I guess he is just a right wing jerk


Gov. Newsom reacts to Bed Bath & Beyond's refusal to open stores in California
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/gov-newsom-reacts-bed-bath-232617492.html

LOS ANGELES – Bed Bath & Beyond announced that its comeback will not include locations in the largest state in the nation.

Marcus Lemonis, Bed Bath & Beyond Executive Chairman said in a statement issued Aug. 20 that the company will not open a brick-and-mortar location in California. Lemonis said that the state, home to over 39 million people, will be served solely through delivery.

"We’re taking a stand because it’s time for common sense," the statement reads. "Businesses deserve the chance to succeed. Employees deserve jobs that last. And customers deserve fair prices. California’s system delivers the opposite

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"After their bankruptcy and closure of every store, like most Americans, we thought Bed, Bath & Beyond no longer existed," California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office said in response to the announcement on X. "We wish them well in their efforts to become relevant again as they try to open a 2nd store."

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Lemonis also fought San Joaquin County when Camping World, for whom Lemonis serves as CEO, installed an oversized flag pole to fly an American flag without proper permits – county officials told the Los Angeles Times in 2024.
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That's a bummer. CrispyQ Thursday #1
Cool JustAnotherGen Thursday #2
The OP is accurate, but beware the many false posts on the topic. sl8 Thursday #3
I suspect he is secretly MAGA newdeal2 Thursday #4
I think we'll survive. beaglelover Thursday #5
Does anybody care? Plenty of alternatives. Ritabert Thursday #6
Oh noes!!! What will we do without BBB? Oh yeah, we're already getting along fine without them. kysrsoze Thursday #7
Like Gov. Newsom, when BB&B mwmisses4289 Thursday #8
They went bankrupt and so far just opened one store JI7 Thursday #9
Camping World. jaxxon20 Thursday #10
Thanks for letting us know you're a fascist. I will not patronize your organization. Clouds Passing Thursday #11
Anything they sell I can easily get on Amazon... Mark.b2 Thursday #12
Me, too. Amazon has everything I want. CTyankee Saturday #36
I personally do all my home goods shopping at Linens and Things anyways. Tommy Carcetti Thursday #13
Stupid Business Plan ProfessorGAC Thursday #14
Some more companies joining this amusing so-called boycott LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #15
It will be hard, but somehow I think we will manage Hekate Friday #22
I hope I can sleep tonight with that shocking news nini Thursday #16
Here are still more boycotters LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #17
Lol..the iconic circuit city red accented building still stands in a LA neighborhood Demovictory9 Thursday #20
Next thing you know, Payless Shoes will be announcing also. Totally Tunsie Thursday #18
Sounds like Lemonis may oppose a livable wage Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Thursday #19
Kevin McCarthy is blaming Gavin Newsom because Bed Bath & Beyond said it's leaving California. LetMyPeopleVote Friday #21
Kevin Sorbo and Scott Baio have joined this boycott LetMyPeopleVote Friday #23
Lol..and the Shazam guy Demovictory9 Friday #24
"starring roles" Skittles Friday #28
At least we still have Blockbuster. Iggo Friday #25
Other businesses will take their places..... Lovie777 Friday #26
...and have. Iggo Friday #29
Regarding "won't reopen bath and body here".... skylucy Friday #27
Yes! Bath and Body Works is a different company. OnionPatch Saturday #32
The store closest here has been out of business for a while. sakabatou Saturday #30
Who cares? Those stores always had a weird smell Iris Saturday #31
What a shame. Conjuay Saturday #33
Oh no, more companies joining this boycott of California LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #34
Great reply! ananda Saturday #35
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