Big Lots is back. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and shuttering hundreds of locations, the discount retailer will reopen nearly 80 stores across nine states on June 5, 2025, as part of a fourth wave of relaunches under new ownership.
The effort is led by Variety Wholesalers, which acquired more than 200 former Big Lots stores through a sale agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Reopened stores will retain the Big Lots name and branding.
Big Lots comeback: Where stores are reopening
Since April, over 130 stores have already resumed operations. The June 5 wave will expand the reopened Big Lots footprint to more than 220 locations nationwide.
Here’s a breakdown of where the latest store reopenings will take place:
Florida
- Brandon – 843 West Bloomingdale Ave
- Fort Myers – 4901 Palm Beach Blvd, Unit 27B
- Milton – 6247 Highway 90
- North Fort Myers – 13970 N. Cleveland Ave
- Ruskin – 3048 State Road 674
- Spring Hill – 2384 Commercial Way
- St. Cloud – 3401 13th Street, #100
Georgia
- Covington – 3111 Highway 278 NW
- LaGrange – 127 Commerce Ave
- Statesboro – Highway 80 & Lester St
Kentucky
- Bowling Green – 3000 Scottsville Road
North Carolina (20+ stores including):
- Concord – 280 Concord Parkway N
- High Point – 1677 Westchester Drive & 2531 Eastchester Drive
- Wilmington – 6832 Market Street
- Weaverville – 130 Weaver Blvd
- Waynesville – 1176 Russ Avenue
Ohio (10+ stores including):
- Akron – 1890 West Market Street & 426 E. Waterloo Road
- Cincinnati – 3640 Werk Road
- Mentor – 8489 Market Street
Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh – 4717 McKnight Road & 11628 Penn Hills Drive
- York – 2140 White Street
- Ephrata – 389 N. Reading Road
- Johnstown – Scalp Avenue & Route 219
South Carolina
- Myrtle Beach – 1370 South Kings Highway
- Columbia – 9221 Two Notch Road
- Summerville – 10150 Dorchester Road
Tennessee
- Kingsport – 1913 Sherwood Road
- Cookeville – 633 S. Jefferson Avenue
- Chattanooga – 3901 Hixson Pike, Suite 157
Virginia
- Williamsburg – 6610 Mooretown Road
- Norfolk – 1851 E. Little Creek Road
- Chesapeake – 1971 Military Hwy S
What led to the closures?
Big Lots filed for bankruptcy in September 2024 following months of financial trouble. Citing inflation, declining foot traffic, and increased competition, the retailer initially warned of 35–40 closures—but that figure quickly ballooned to over 300 stores.
Who owns Big Lots now?
The retailer is now controlled in part by Variety Wholesalers, which agreed to acquire and reopen between 200 and 400 Big Lots locations. The stores maintain their original name and offer the same discount merchandise, from furniture and food to household goods.
What happens next?
According to Variety Wholesalers, grand opening celebrations are planned for the fall. Additional reopenings have not been confirmed, but more locations could be added if the relaunch proves successful.
Meanwhile, other former Big Lots stores are being repurposed by retailers like Ocean State Job Lot and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, while some are being converted into entertainment venues—including pickleball facilities.
Key takeaways:
- Big Lots will reopen 80 more stores on June 5 across 9 states.
- These are part of a broader effort to revive the brand post-bankruptcy.
- The retailer now operates under new ownership and plans future expansion.
For store hours and local details, visit biglots.com.
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