Big Lots is on the path of reemergence, with its discount retail store reopenings set to begin on April 10. The new owners of the brand have announced that nine stores in six states will restart operations this week. This first wave of reopenings marks a major turning point for Big Lots as it makes a comeback from the brink of liquidation to a fresh start under new leadership.
The past year of 2024 was a challenging year for Big Lots, as it filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and had chain-wide store closures. The brand was sold and acquired, and the plan to celebrate its grand reopening in the fall of this year has been announced by the new ownership.
Highlights
- A total of nine Big Lots stores across six states will be reopening on April 10.
- Big Lots! had previously filed for bankruptcy and Variety Wholesalers had acquired 219 of the close to 400 stores.
- Variety Wholesalers will reopen more stores in subsequent months and will have a grand reopening celebration in fall 2025.
Variety Wholesalers is Bringing Back Big Lots
Variety Wholesalers has acquired 219 stores and two distribution centers as part of the bankruptcy agreement. The company announced the reopening of the store in a press release on Friday.
As per the press release, the stores that are reopening have been remodeled and will offer a large selection of closeout deals. The store will also roll out new merchandise categories, from apparel for families to electronics.
Lisa Seigies, president and CEO of Variety Wholesalers, said in a prepared statement, “We’re thrilled to bring the Big Lots! brand back to life by offering more deals than ever, lots of famous brands, and a new apparel department for the entire family.” She went on to say, “We know the stores won’t be perfect to start, but each week, we’ll add more new products as we build towards the grand opening celebration in the fall.”
Store Locations That Are Reopening
Given below are the “First Wave Locations” of Big Lots! that will be reopening on April 10:
- Kentucky: 1342 Indian Mound Dr, Mount Sterling, KY
- Louisiana: 755 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA
- Mississippi: 2605 W Main St, Tupelo, MS; 5778 Hwy 80 E, Pearl, MS
- North Carolina: 1432 E Dixie Dr, Asheboro, NC
- Tennessee: 1041 S Riverside Dr, Clarksville, TN; 744 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN; 220 Dickson Plaza Dr, Dickson, TN
- Virginia: 2911 Hershberger Rd NW, Roanoke, VA
For the next phase, around 55 locations will reopen on May 1, and more will follow, running into early June. North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and West Virginia, among other states, will also have Big Lots stores reopening in the coming months, as per the press release.
As their local Big Lots stores reopen, Great deals and unique finds will await customers, the company said. A wide selection of merchandise at unparalleled prices is what the company has committed to providing to its customers.
Acquiring Big Lots! stores was a strategic move that expanded Variety Wholesalers and reinforced its status in the discount retail market. Roses Discount Store, Roses Express and Maxway are among the other prominent brands that are part of the company’s portfolio.
