Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY)

On April 7, 2009, Robert S. Kaplan, a director of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) that he has elected to not stand for reelection as a director nominee at the Company’s 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is scheduled to be held on June 30, 2009 (the “2009 Annual Meeting”).  Mr. Kaplan’s retirement from the Board will become effective as of the end of his term, which will occur at the end of the 2009 Annual Meeting.  Until such time, Mr. Kaplan will continue to serve as a director of the Company.  Mr. Kaplan’s decision not to seek reelection was not the result of any disagreement with the Company.

On April 7, 2009, the Board authorized a reduction in the size of the Board to ten members effective as of the end of the 2009 Annual Meeting.

Finally, on April 7, 2009, the Company appointed Susan E. Lattmann (41), Vice President-Finance, to serve as principal accounting officer for SEC reporting purposes, replacing Eugene A. Castagna, who formerly served in such capacity.  Mr. Castagna will continue to serve as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company and as the principal financial officer for SEC reporting purposes.

The information set forth under Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K relating to the Policy (as defined therein) is hereby incorporated in this Item 5.02 by reference.

On May 21, 2007, the Board of Directors of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (the “Company”) elected Patrick Gaston to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

On May 22, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Gaston’s appointment, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.