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Big Lots Continues Reopenings as Texas Locations Await Clarity

Variety Wholesalers leads phased Big Lots revival with store reopenings underway, though plans for Texas remain uncertain.

Big Lots in Greenwich, New York closed. Variety Wholesalers, new owner of the Big Lots store chain, has announced the first wave of openings for newly acquired locations. The fate of Texas stores remains uncertain though. 
The Big Lots store on Frontage Road in East Haven photographed on September 10, 2024. Variety Wholesalers, new owner of the Big Lots store chain, has announced the first wave of openings for newly acquired locations. The fate of Texas stores remains uncertain though. 
The Big Lots store closed at 56 Turnpike Square in Milford, Conn. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Variety Wholesalers, new owner of the Big Lots store chain, has announced the first wave of openings for newly acquired locations. The fate of Texas stores remains uncertain though. 
Variety Wholesalers, new owner of the Big Lots store chain, has announced the first wave of openings for newly acquired locations. The fate of Texas stores remains uncertain though. 

Overview

  • Big Lots is reopening stores across multiple states under new management by Variety Wholesalers following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year.
  • The second wave of reopenings, set for May 1, includes nearly 60 stores across 12 states, with additional waves planned through June.
  • Variety Wholesalers acquired 220 Big Lots locations, aiming to revitalize the brand with updated merchandise, closeout deals, and new product categories.
  • Despite progress, the future of Big Lots locations in Texas remains unresolved, with no announced reopening plans for the region.
  • The company is building toward a grand reopening celebration this fall, marking a milestone in its restructuring and rebranding efforts.