Big Lots’ comeback is continuing.
After four rounds of store reopenings that stared in April, Big Lots has reopened more than 200 locations across the United States. A total of 219 stores have reopened, the same number of stores that were bought by Variety Wholesalers in December 2024, who also acquired two distribution centers.
“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,” Variety Wholesalers CEO Lisa Seigies said in an April news release.
Big Lots did not immediately answer USA TODAY’s questions regarding any future store reopenings.
Here’s what to know about Big Lots store reopenings so far this year.
Where have Big Lots stores reopened?
Big Lots has reopened stores in four different waves, including the one on Thursday, June 4. The first round saw nine stores reopen across six states in April. Two further rounds in May saw 132 stores reopen across the U.S.
And on Thursday, 78 stores across nine states reopened. Here’s where:
Other retailers taking over Big Lots locations
Other retailers besides Variety Wholesalers have announced the purchase of Big Lots locations. Rhode Island-based Ocean State Job Lot announced in March that it would be buying 15 Big Lots locations in New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont.
In February, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet said it would be buying 40 former Big Lots store locations.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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