Big Lots, Inc.

Location

Ohio

Founded

1967-02-08

Risk Signals

2568 news mentions monitored

Industry Context

This company is tracked across risk categories, including those related to its sector (e.g., Variety Stores), including supply chain integrity, ESG practices, labor disputes, and regulatory compliance.

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Discount retailers Ollies will take over former Big Lots stores in NY, but not all of them |

2025-03-20 (fingerlakes1.com)

Discount retailers Ollies will take over former Big Lots stores in NY, but not all of them |

As Big Lots continues its bankruptcy process, Ollie's Bargain Outlet and Ocean State Job Lot are acquiring four former locations in New York. The deals come as over 600 Big Lots leases were put up for sale nationwide. Ollie's is taking over stores in Dansville and Liverpool, while Ocean State Job Lot is acquiring locations… MoreDiscount retailers Ollies will take over former Big Lots stores in NY, but not all of them

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These Big Lots stores may be staying open, court docs suggest

2025-02-06 (thehill.com)

These Big Lots stores may be staying open, court docs suggest

Variety Wholesalers is set to acquire 200 to 400 Big Lots stores, which would retain the Big Lots branding, and two distribution centers.

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Big Lots Bankruptcy: 200 Stores to Remain Open, Grove City to Stay Open Circleville To Close -

2025-02-06 (sciotopost.com)

Big Lots Bankruptcy: 200 Stores to Remain Open, Grove City to Stay Open Circleville To Close -

As Columbus-based retailer Big Lots navigates its bankruptcy process, a recent court filing suggests that approximately 200 locations may remain open under new ownership. Which Big Lots Stores Will Stay Open? According to a filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Gordon Brothers Retail Partners—an asset liquidation firm assisting with the process—has […]

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It Doesn't Look Good for 17 Retail Stores in Massachusetts

2025-01-17 (live959.com)

It Doesn't Look Good for 17 Retail Stores in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts stores are on a 'Leases Available for Sale' list.

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Some Big Lots stores could remain open after last-ditch sale completed |

2025-01-15 (woodtv.com)

Some Big Lots stores could remain open after last-ditch sale completed |

As of mid-January, Big Lots lists more than 900 stores as open on its website.

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Big Lots update: Deal closes, new operator taking over, HQ could be sold

2025-01-13 (bizjournals.com)

Big Lots update: Deal closes, new operator taking over, HQ could be sold

Big Lots Inc. has a new owner and operator. The acquisition by Boston-based Gordon Brothers has closed, putting the long-time Columbus retailer in the hands...

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Big Lots closes sale deal for several hundred stores -

2025-01-10 (marketscreener.com)

Big Lots closes sale deal for several hundred stores -

Big Lots Inc. has closed its sales agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners that will allow Variety Wholesales Inc. to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores and up to two distribution...

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Discount-store chain in bankruptcy closes Boise-area store but says another will be saved

2025-01-09 (idahostatesman.com)

Discount-store chain in bankruptcy closes Boise-area store but says another will be saved

The discount retailer announced a deal that would save hundreds of stores from closing, including one in Meridian and three others in Idaho.

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2025-01-08 (retaildive.com)

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