Overview

• The company’s News & Events page shows openings scheduled Oct. 8–23 across Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, Alabama, Texas, Massachusetts and Wisconsin.
• New sites include Mountain Home, AR, and Shelbyville, IN (Oct. 8); Washington, MO, Foley, AL, New Braunfels, TX, and Kerrville, TX (Oct. 9); Fitchburg, MA (Oct. 15); Beaver Dam, WI (Oct. 22); and Springfield, MO (Oct. 23).
• Earlier in 2025, Ollie’s acquired 40 former Big Lots locations at auction following Big Lots’ Chapter 11 filing in September 2024.
• From January to May, the retailer opened a record 25 stores, including 18 conversions from Big Lots, and the CEO said the new units were “off to a very strong start.”
• Ollie’s reports a footprint of more than 550 stores across 31 states and continues to add locations, including two openings on Oct. 1.