The fans of the famous retail chain Big Lots declared its bankruptcy last year. This significantly disappointed the fans of the discount store who were regulars at the store. However, if you are also one of the many fans of Big Lots, it is now time for you to rejoice. Big Lots has finally announced the reopening of the retail stores at more than 200 locations all across America. If you want to know more about the Big Lots stores reopening, this article is for you. It brings you all you need to know about the time as well as the first set of locations at which the stores will reopen soon.
Big Lots Stores Reopening: Variety Wholesalers Takes Over Big Lots Stores
Variety Wholesalers, which is a retail company based in North Carolina, has taken control of hundreds of Big Lots stores in America. It has officially announced the reopening of the Big Lots stores. According to a previous report, around 200 stores were assigned to Variety Wholesalers. This was a deal signed with Gordan Brothers which is the retail firm that took control over the retailers.
When Will The Big Lots Stores Reopen?
Variety Wholesalers are going to reopen the stores in four different waves starting from April this year. Jeff King who is the vice president of sales and marketing from Variety Wholesalers officially confirmed the reopening. He mentioned that the company had already started the process on the 3rd of March. Jeff also confirmed that the first wave of store reopenings will take place on the 10th of March this year. The wholesalers have already started the remodeling of the locations. Jeff has also confirmed that the company will reopen around 70 stores in the second wave which will begin on the 1st of May this year.
The Locations Reopening During The First Wave
Big Lots stores around 9 locations are set to reopen in the month of April this year. These locations are spread across 6 states of the United States of America. Following are the locations that will have a reopening in April.
Kentucky
- 1342 Indian Mound Dr, Mount Sterling, KY.
Louisiana
- 755 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA.
North Carolina
- 1432 E Dixie Dr, Asheboro, NC.
Mississippi
- 2605 W Main St, Tupelo, MS.
- 5778 Hwy 80 E, Pearl, MS.
Tennessee
- 1041 S Riverside Dr, Clarksville, TN.
- 744 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN.
- 220 Dickson Plaza Dr, Dickson, TN.
Virginia
- 2911 Hershberger Rd NW, Roanoke, VA.
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Other States To See The Stores Reopening
Many other states are going to have Big Lots stores reopening as well. The second, third, and fourth waves of the reopening will have around 200 stores reopening across America. Some of the other states include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and West Virginia. The closures of the store in 2024 led to a major loss of around 27,000 jobs. In such situations, the reopening news is definitely a ray of hope for the unemployed.
