To those who grew up with shopaholic mothers in the suburbs, weekends always consisted of a relatively early morning breakfast, so they could make it to their favorite discount and home goods retailers as soon as the doors opened.
More often than not, there was always a strategic route to hit up each store searching for the best deals, and mom would also drag you along as her bag carrier.
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Nonetheless, it created great memories for most and strengthened bonds with our mothers.
Although everyone has their preferred store, Big Lots reigned supreme for some. It’s one of the largest home goods retailers nationwide, known for having some of the best discount merchandise.
However, the discounts may have been slightly too good to be sustainable.
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Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September of last year, stating that the slowdown in consumer spending and increased costs due to rising inflation were some of the leading causes for the filing. By the end of 2024, the retailer had nearly 1,400 stores and was now looking for a new owner.
In December, Big Lots thought it had found a new owner, but Nexus Capital Management pulled out of the deal at the last minute, causing the retailer to initiate a liquidation process.
However, great news fell on Big Lots’ lap when an agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners in January enabled Variety Wholesalers to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores and two distribution centers, which it planned to continue operating under the Big Lots brand.
Big Lots to reopen locations nationwide.
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Big Lots announces the reopening of nine stores and unveils a new secret
Big Lots (BIG) announced this month that it was reopening nine locations across six states under its new ownership starting April 10.
Here is the list of the nine locations reopening this month:
1342 Indian Mound Drive, Mount Sterling, Kentucky755 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana2605 W Main St, Tupelo, Mississippi5778 Hwy 80 E, Pearl, Mississippi1432 E Dixie Drive, Asheboro, North Carolina1041 S Riverside Drive, Clarksville, Tennessee744 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, Tennessee220 Dickson Plaza Drive, Dickson, Tennessee2911 Hershberger Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia
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However, in a surprising turn of events, Big Lots revealed other exciting news to all its loyal fans. In addition to the previously announced nine locations, over 100 more stores are reopening in only a few days.
Big Lots will reopen nearly 60 stores across multiple states on May 1, with an additional 73 locations opening on May 15. The remaining will reopen through June for a total of 219 locations.
“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,” said Variety Wholesalers President and CEO Lisa Seigies in a press release. “We’re opening stores quickly so we can serve the community. 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,” she added.
Big Lots reveals all the store locations reopening in May
See if one of the stores reopening in May will be near you:
Alabama
5363 Hwy 90 W Ste C, Mobile603 US Hwy 72 W, Athens1820 Sixth Ave SE, Decatur2821 Montgomery Highway, Dothan
Georgia
558 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe323 Habersham Village Cir, Cornelia1803 Knight Ave Ste A2, Waycross4420 Altama Ave Ste C2, Brunswick110 E Northside Dr, Valdosta2708 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta
Indiana
195 S US Hwy 231, Jasper
Kentucky
200 Sycamore St Ste 151, Elizabethtown472 Eastern Byp, Richmond1714 Perryville Rd Ste 400, Danville942 Happy Valley Rd, Glasgow
Michigan
4157 E. Court Street, Burton5112 Miller Rd, Flint7651 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Township
North Carolina
1504 N Bridge St, Elkin1826 W US Hwy 421 Ste K, Wilkesboro526C US Highway 70 SW, Hickory2725 Northwest Blvd, Newton2587 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia1328 Carter St, Mount Airy1063 Yadkinville Rd, Mocksville100 Westwood Village Dr, Clemmons12295 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest1110 Julian R Allsbrook Hwy, Roanoke Rapids955 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount4956 Long Beach Rd SE, Ste 8, Southport2407 N Herritage St Ste E, Kinston
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Ohio
4331 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren7100 South Ave, Youngstown1965 W State St, Alliance408 Bluebell Dr NW, New Philadelphia498 Cadiz Rd, Wintersville56104 National Rd, Bridgeport6300 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg
Pennsylvania
866 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Eynon1010 Oneill Hwy, Dunmore7405 Westbranch Hwy, Lewisburg
South Carolina
2349 Cherry Rd Ste 79, Rock Hill1000 N Pine St, Spartanburg915 S St Ste A, Simpsonville1023A S Pendleton St, Easley
Tennessee
1262 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro4825 N Broadway St, Knoxville420 Park Blvd, Rogersville840 25th St NW, Cleveland
Virginia
1090 Millwood Pike, Winchester260 Remount Rd, Front Royal2715 W Main St, Waynesboro4300 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake2646 Greensboro Rd, Martinsville
West Virginia
1228 Country Club Rd, Fairmont104 Thompson Dr, Bridgeport710 Beverly Pike, Elkins118 Hills Plaza, Charleston110 Eagle School Rd, Martinsburg7200 McCorkle Ave SE, Charleston
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