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Big Lots to Reopen 13 Ohio Stores on June 5 as Part of Nationwide Relaunch

Variety Wholesalers leads a phased revival of the discount retailer, with nearly 80 additional stores set to reopen across nine states in June.

The sign for Big Lots is displayed outside its store on September 09, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
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Overview

  • Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy in September 2024, is undergoing a 132-store relaunch under new ownership by Variety Wholesalers.
  • Over 100 stores have already reopened, with nearly 80 more slated to open in June across states including Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
  • Thirteen Ohio locations, including stores in Akron, Canton, and Cincinnati, will reopen on June 5, marking the largest single-day rollout in the state.
  • The reopened stores feature expanded inventory and refreshed assortments as part of a strategy to revitalize the brand and attract more customers.
  • Variety Wholesalers acquired 219 Big Lots locations from Gordon Brothers earlier this year, following the latter's asset-based acquisition of the retailer.