Ollie's Says the 18 Big Lots Stores It Took over Are 'Off to a Very Strong Start'

Ollie’s, Tractor Supply and O’Reilly Auto Parts buy up former Big Lots stores in Missouri

As discount retailer Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September and closed hundreds of stores, its leases were auctioned off.

Discount retailer praises takeover of stores as off to 'very strong start'

A DISCOUNT chain has said its takeover of 18 Big Lots stores is looking promising as it expands. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet took over the shops after Big Lots filed for bankruptcy last year. AlamyOllie’s Bargain Outlet has snapped up a bunch of new stores[/caption] In total between January and May, Ollie’s opened up 25 new shops. Then earlier this year, it snapped up 40 Big Lots sites through an auction. The Pennsylvania-based retailer now has 584 s…

Ollie's off to 'very strong start' after acquiring 18 Big Lots. Where to shop in Illinois

The CEO of Ollie's said the chain's new stores are "off to a very strong start" this year following an increase in sales. Find your nearest location.

Ollie's says the 18 Big Lots stores it took over are 'off to a very strong start'

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has opened 25 new stores, including 18 locations that were formerly Big Lots.

Ollie’s takeover of Big Lots leases ‘off to a very strong start’

The company took over dozens of leases at the start of the year, and openings have been “smoother than we had anticipated,” executives said.