See the full list of Big Lots stores as discount retailer reveals closures and ‘going out of business’ sales
Big Lot has released a full list of all the stores that are set to close.
The discount store chain filed for bankruptcy in September and has already closed hundreds of stores across the country.
Yesterday, the company said in a press release that it would begin sales at its 963 remaining locations after a sale to a private equity firm fell through.
More than 400 Big Lots stores have already closed this year, representing a 30 percent decrease in footprint.
In an email to employees shared with Nexstar, president and CEO Bruce Thorn said the pending store closures “may be reversed if we successfully complete a sale.”
He added that Big Lots is continuing its efforts to strike an alternative deal with private equity firm Nexus Capital Management, or with another party.
“In the meantime, we will continue to serve our customers both in-store and online,” he continued.
Here’s a complete list of all the discount store locations that will soon close for good.
For a full list of closures, including those at your local store, click the link below.
Alabama – 23 stores
Arizona – nine stores
Arkansas – nine stores
California – 22 stores
Colorado – four stores
Connecticut – six stores
Delaware – five stores
Florida – 72 stores
Georgia – 39 stores
Idaho – four stores
Illinois – 17 stores
Indiana – 35 stores
Iowa – one store
Kansas – four stores
Kentucky – 35 stores
Louisiana – 13 stores
Maine – four stores
Maryland – 21 stores
Big Lots begins out-of-business sales at all its U.S. stores as it prepares to close its remaining locations
Massachusetts – 17 stores
Michigan – 32 stores
Minnesota – one store
Mississippi – 12 shops
Missouri – 16 stores
Montana – one store
Nebraska – three shops
Nevada – six stores
New Hampshire – five stores
New Jersey – 18 stores
The Ohio-based chain filed for bankruptcy in September after years of major losses
New Mexico – 11 stores
New York – 50 stores
North Carolina – 66 stores
Ohio – 90 stores
Oklahoma – 18 stores
Oregon – five stores
Pennsylvania – 64 stores
Rhode Island – one store
South Carolina – 34 stores
Tennessee – 40 stores
Texas – 87 stores
Utah – one store
Vermont – two shops
Virginia – 33 stores
Washington – six stores
Wisconsin – four stores
Wyoming – one store
The store sells furniture and home goods, in addition to toys, beauty products and groceries
Big Lots’ Chapter 11 filing is one of several high-profile bankruptcies this year, also involving restaurant chain Red Lobster and retailer Esprit.
U.S. retailers have closed 7,308 stores so far this year in what has been called a “retail bloodbath.”
Many traditional chains have struggled to attract customers in 2024 whose wallets have been hit by years of rampant inflation, and are failing to compete with the expansion of online shopping options.
According to the latest figures, 49 retailers had filed for bankruptcy as of mid-December, compared to just 25 in 2023. facts from Coresight.
During the week ending December 13, 129 stores closed nationwide, including 41 Family Dollar locations, 20 Dollar Generals and eight Dollar Trees.
Family Dollar, which operates under the Dollar Tree brand, has closed most of its stores in recent years, closing 718 locations since early 2023.
Big Lots, meanwhile, closed 349 during the same period.
For your local closures click here.