Bob's Discount Furniture opening first WI location in hhgregg space in Village of Brown Deer

BROWN DEER -- hhgregg officials have confirmed for FOX6 News three stores in the Milwaukee area and two stores in the Green Bay area will close -- along with a store in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Officials with the Village of Brown Deer said Wednesday, August 10th Bob's Discount Furniture will fill the hhgregg space on Green Bay Road.

Village of Brown Deer officials say those with Bob's Discount Furniture are working to sublease the space in the Marketplace Shopping Center at 9140 N. Green Bay Road.

The national retailer has locations on the East Coast and throughout the Midwest.

This will be their first location in Wisconsin.

“Having another tenant ready to fill the void of a major retailer is extremely positive. The Village and mall ownership are aggressive in finding new opportunities to ensure the shopping center continues to succeed," said Nate Piotrowski, Village of Brown Deer community development director in a statement.

Additionally, Village of Brown Deer officials announced Firehouse Subs will fill the former Iron Plate Cafe space in the Marketplace Shopping Center.

The three hhgregg stores closing in the Milwaukee area are: