Which Big Lots stores are reopening? List of locations
Big Lots was acquired by Variety Wholesalers and is now making a comeback with reopenings in several states across the country
Earlier this year, Big Lots, the popular discount store, announced it would close all of its locations after filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The retailer was acquired by Variety Wholesalers and is now making a comeback with reopenings in several states across the country. Here’s where the stores will be located.
Where will Big Lots stores reopen?
Variety Wholesalers acquired 219 Big Lots stores, which are currently in the process of reopening. These locations will return with renovations, new product categories, and more clearance deals. Some stores already reopened in April, and others will reopen in May in two phases: the first on Thursday, May 1, and the second on Thursday, May 15.
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In May, 132 stores will reopen across 14 states. These are the locations:
- Alabama: Athens, Decatur, Dothan, Guntersville, Jasper, Mobile, Northport
- Florida: Crystal River, Jacksonville, Marianna, Ormond Beach, Panama City
- Georgia: Augusta, Brunswick, Buford, Cornelia, Dallas, Fort Oglethorpe, Marietta, Smyrna, Valdosta, Vidalia, Waycross
- Indiana: Jasper
- Kentucky: Campbellsville, Danville, Elizabethtown, Glasgow, Hazard, London, Middlesboro, Richmond, Somerset
- Michigan: Burton, Flint, Port Huron, Shelby Township, Southgate
- Mississippi: Southaven
- North Carolina: Belmont, Burlington, Clemmons, Dunn, Elizabeth City, Elkin, Fayetteville, Gastonia, Greensboro, Greenville, Hickory, Kinston, Lexington, Lincolnton, Mocksville, Mooresville, Mount Airy, Newton, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Selma, Shelby, Southport, Statesville, Wake Forest, Wilkesboro, Wilson
- Ohio: Alliance, Boardman, Bridgeport, Columbus, Elyria, Fremont, Grove City, Kettering, Lancaster, New Philadelphia, Reynoldsburg, Toledo, Warren, Wintersville
- Pennsylvania: Bloomsburg, Camp Hill, Cleona, Du Bois, Dunmore, East Stroudsburg, Erie, Eynon, Franklin, Lehighton, Lewisburg, Meadville, New Castle
- South Carolina: Easley, Greenwood, Lexington, Rock Hill, Seneca, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, West Columbia
- Tennessee: Alcoa, Cleveland, Greeneville, Jefferson City, Johnson City, Knoxville, Morristown, Murfreesboro, Rogersville, Sevierville
- Virginia: Chesapeake, Chester, Fredericksburg, Front Royal, Martinsville, North Chesterfield, North Prince George, Waynesboro, Winchester, Yorktown
- West Virginia: Beckley, Bridgeport, Charleston, Elkins, Fairmont, Martinsburg, Oak Hill, Princeton
Which Big Lots stores have already reopened?
The first phase of reopening was on Thursday, April 10, when nine stores opened in six states, including the following:
- 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
In addition to the stores that reopened in April and those reopening in May, two more rounds of openings are scheduled for early June.
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What can I buy at the new Big Lots stores?
The renovated Big Lots stores will continue offering the same low prices customers have come to expect. In addition, shoppers will find a wide range of products across several categories, such as:
- Clothing
- Home décor
- Health and beauty products
- Clearance items
- Seasonal products
- Well-known brands
Why did Big Lots close its stores?
In September 2024, Big Lots filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, shortly after revealing plans to close over 400 stores nationwide. At the time, the company explained that the closures were part of a sale agreement with a subsidiary of Nexus Capital Management LP. There was hope for a possible rescue when approval was granted to sell most of its assets and operations to Nexus. However, those hopes were dashed in December of that year when the sale fell through.
What is Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code?
Filing for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 means that a company is on the brink of ceasing operations, but believes it can recover its success if given the opportunity to reorganize its assets, debts, and business operations.
By filing under Chapter 11, the company seeks protection from creditors while restructuring its business and debt. This type of protection is available to corporations, individual entrepreneurs, and partnerships. Under Chapter 11, the company’s management continues to oversee daily operations. However, major business decisions must be approved by the bankruptcy court.
