US EditionList: Big Lots stores in 13 states reopening this week
- In September 2024, Big Lots entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and subsequently transferred leases for over 460 stores to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners.
- Financial struggles led Big Lots to close hundreds of stores, prompting several companies like Variety Wholesalers and Aldi to purchase these leases.
- Variety Wholesalers acquired 219 stores and two distribution centers, reopening stores in phases from April through June, with a nationwide fall grand opening planned.
- Other buyers include Ollie's Bargain Outlet , Tractor Supply , Burlington , Aldi , and Ocean State Job Lot .
- Big Lots is revitalizing its brand by reopening 132 stores in 14 states during May, aiming to regain its position in discount retail amid strong customer response.
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Guntersville Big Lots among over five dozen stores reopening this week
(NEXSTAR) — Another round of Big Lots stores, previously shuttered as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, are set to reopen this week. This marks the third wave of stores reopening this year. In April, nine Big Lots stores reopened as part of a deal the retailer previously reached with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. The deal stipulated that Variety Wholesalers would acquire hundreds of Big Lots stores, which would retain the original bra…
Big Lots in Delaware County bought by Burlington
By Daniel Urie, pennlive.com The discount department store chain, Burlington has purchased a former Big Lots Store in Pennsylvania. Discount retailer Big Lots filed for bankruptcy in September and closed hundreds of stores. Many of its leases were auctioned off. Burlington purchased 34 former Big Lots stores and one of the locations is in the Keystone State, according to bankruptcy filings. The retailer purchased the store at 713 E. Baltimore Av…
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List: Big Lots stores in 13 states reopening this week
(NEXSTAR) — Another round of Big Lots stores, previously shuttered as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, are set to reopen this week. This marks the third wave of stores reopening this year. In April, nine Big Lots stores reopened as part of a deal the retailer previously reached with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. The deal stipulated that Variety Wholesalers would acquire hundreds of Big Lots stores, which would retain the original bra…
Major discount retailer 'better than Walmart' to open 78 stores in days
A BELOVED discount retailer is making its big return to the American shopping scene. Big Lots! is most known for its budget-friendly home goods and everyday essentials and after rolling out mass closures, it’s now making a huge comeback. Big Lots has confirmed that it is opening almost 80 new locations following bankruptcy (stock)Getty GettyBig Lots has undergone a series of financial struggles and changes over the past few months but seems to b…
Over seventy Big Lots stores located in Pennsylvania and twelve other states will reopen - Beaver County Radio
(File Photo of Open for Business Sign) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Columbus, OH) Over seventy Big Lots stores located in Pennsylvania and twelve other states will reopen Thursday. In early June, a second round of Big Lots stores will also open. Ten Big Lots stores in Pennsylvania are on the list of openings for Thursday, which includes the store in New Castle on 2611 Ellwood Road. The company Ocean State Job Lot, which is based in Rh…
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