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Over 70 Big Lots stores to reopen this week

Big Lots May stores reopening: See the full list of ‘3rd wave’ locations that will open this week
The discount retail brand continues to plot out its comeback under new ownership. The latest round of stores will open Thursday in 13 states. This week, the discount retail chain Big Lots will open dozens of new stores.
Big Lots stores to open this week after 'third wave' comeback from bankruptcy
This week, the discount retail chain Big Lots will open dozens of new stores in a "wave three" relaunch of the brand. It's a radical turnaround for a chain that was previously closing all its stores
Aldi buys three Big Lots stores as locations reopen nationwide
After filing for bankruptcy in late 2024, Big Lots locations were purchased by various companies like Aldi that have since begun reopening stores.
Over 70 Big Lots stores to reopen; Here’s the full list
OHIO — More than 70 Big Lots stores will reopen this week, a Variety Wholesalers spokesperson confirmed to News Center 7. The discount retailer filed for bankruptcy and closed stores last year, but a new owner was found and stores are starting to reopen, according to a previous News Center 7 report.
Local Big Lots stores reopening this week
A popular retailer in the region is planning on making a comeback after an announced closure earlier this year.
Tractor Supply buys 19 Big Lots stores as locations begin reopening nationwide
After filing for bankruptcy in late 2024, Big Lots locations were purchased by various companies like Tractor Supply that have since begun reopening stores.
List: Big Lots stores in 13 states reopening this week
This marks the third wave of stores reopening this year. In April, nine Big Lots stores reopened as part of a deal the retailer previously reached with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. The deal stipulated that Variety Wholesalers would acquire hundreds of Big Lots stores, which would retain the original branding.
Big Lots Is Making A Big Comeback Reopening 70 Stores After Bankruptcy
Fresh & Easy stores were an effort by British retail giant Tesco to break into the U.S. market, launching in 2007 in several Western states. Fresh & Easy went into bankruptcy protection in 2013, when dozens of its stores were sold to Yucaipa Companies. Fresh & Easy went into bankruptcy protection again in 2015, and the stores closed.
Some local Big Lots stores reopen under new ownership
The Boardman and Warren locations are reopening on Thursday. The New Castle store will reopen on May 15. The stores closed in January after Big Lots filed for bankruptcy. The new owners believe they can turn the stores around, and they are planning to reopen 132 locations.
Here’s when this Big Lots! store in Cumberland County will reopen
A Big Lots! store in Cumberland County will reopen this month. The store at 3437 Simpson Ferry Road in Hampden Township, near Camp Hill will reopen on May 15. Big Lots! previously closed all of its stores amid bankruptcy but Variety Wholesalers purchased more than 200 former Big Lots! stores.
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