Marcus Lemonis insults California, wont reopen bath and body here

[Demovictory9]

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.

[CrispyQ]

1. That's a bummer.

We just stared The Fixer last night & he mentioned the flag in an episode—just that he loved his country & had a giant flag over one of his stores, nothing about issues with it.

You're right, he seems like a decent guy on the show. Looks like he's lost a little weight since the last show of his that we watched.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Cool

I've closed my account on their online portal.

New Jersey needs to do something to block them from opening a brick and mortar here.

[sl8]

3. The OP is accurate, but beware the many false posts on the topic.

https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2025/08/fact-check-gavin-newsome-press-office-fuck-you-bed-bath-beyond.html


Fact Check: Gavin Newsom Press Office Account Did NOT Post F-Bomb Responding To Bed Bath & Beyond Announcement

Aug 21, 2025 by: Maarten Schenk

[newdeal2]

4. I suspect he is secretly MAGA

He recently made comments that he was closing his shop in downtown Chicago because of “crime” even though crime is down.

[beaglelover]

5. I think we'll survive.

[Ritabert]

6. Does anybody care? Plenty of alternatives.

[kysrsoze]

7. Oh noes!!! What will we do without BBB? Oh yeah, we're already getting along fine without them.

I was getting their emails, but not buying anything. And now I certainly won't. I took myself off their email list yesterday.

Attaway to lock yourself out of a very affluent market of 40 million people, genius. All BBB's competitors don't seem to have trouble operating here in CA, even JC Penney! BBB is dead, and this jackass' attitude makes it assuredly so.

[mwmisses4289]

8. Like Gov. Newsom, when BB&B

closed all their brick and mortar stores, i thought they had gone for good. Didnt realize they had a limited online presence.

[JI7]

9. They went bankrupt and so far just opened one store

This is like the in n out ceo making a huge thing of leaving then needing to say it was a personal move and they plan to expand.

bbb went bankrupt and probably can't afford many places.

They are just making random statements to try to complain about california becsuse they are right wing but has nothing to do with their real business plans.

[jaxxon20]

10. Camping World.

Glad I saw this article. I was just going to Camping World to purchase some new equipment for my vacation next week. Guess I'll find a retailer who wants my business.

[Clouds Passing]

11. Thanks for letting us know you're a fascist. I will not patronize your organization.

[Mark.b2]

12. Anything they sell I can easily get on Amazon...

BBB is redundant.

[CTyankee]

36. Me, too. Amazon has everything I want.

Malls are kinda dead here. I know I don't wanna go to them and that's where a lot of these stores are.

[Tommy Carcetti]

13. I personally do all my home goods shopping at Linens and Things anyways.

:/

[ProfessorGAC]

14. Stupid Business Plan

Eliminating over 10% of the population is an obviously foolish business decision.
A business titan he's not.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

15. Some more companies joining this amusing so-called boycott

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[Hekate]

22. It will be hard, but somehow I think we will manage

[nini]

16. I hope I can sleep tonight with that shocking news

The best part of that kind of stuff is very few Californians will give a damn.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

17. Here are still more boycotters

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[Demovictory9]

20. Lol..the iconic circuit city red accented building still stands in a LA neighborhood

Waiting and ready to reopen

[Totally Tunsie]

18. Next thing you know, Payless Shoes will be announcing also.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

19. Sounds like Lemonis may oppose a livable wage

They shut down all their stores in Washington State a few years back. We have one the highest minimum wages in the US.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

21. Kevin McCarthy is blaming Gavin Newsom because Bed Bath & Beyond said it's leaving California.

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[LetMyPeopleVote]

23. Kevin Sorbo and Scott Baio have joined this boycott

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[Demovictory9]

24. Lol..and the Shazam guy

[Skittles]

28. "starring roles"

[Iggo]

25. At least we still have Blockbuster.

[Lovie777]

26. Other businesses will take their places.....

California plus 40 million will survive.

It proves these businesses are full of hatred, racist people.

[Iggo]

29. ...and have.

They’ve been gone for a couple years now, and we’re doing just fine without them.

[skylucy]

27. Regarding "won't reopen bath and body here"....

There is a business that is called Bath and Body Works. It is NOT the same as Bed, Bath and Beyond. Please don't confuse the two. Bath and Body Works is great and they have many outlets here in California. Bed, Bath and Beyond is totally different and they haven't been around in California in quite a while...and we don't miss them.

[OnionPatch]

32. Yes! Bath and Body Works is a different company.

They are not the same as Bed Bath and Beyond. People get them mixed up all the time. Bath and Body Works is a good store. They are inclusive and retain their DEI policies when others have dropped them.

[sakabatou]

30. The store closest here has been out of business for a while.

[Iris]

31. Who cares? Those stores always had a weird smell

[Conjuay]

33. What a shame.

I'm getting real tired of how these SHITS who have more than anyone else could even hope for,

keep crying at how hard the world treats them.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

34. Oh no, more companies joining this boycott of California

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[ananda]

35. Great reply!