The Big Lots drama continues – More store closures announced and here’s the full list

Big Lots, a well-known discount retail chain, has experienced turbulent times over the past year, and the situation appears to be anything but stable. The retailer recently announced this another wave of unexpected branch closures, continuing its pattern of reducing business activity nationwide. The drama has left many wondering about the brand’s future as it significantly shrinks its retail footprint.

A sudden decline

Big Lots started 2023 with over 1,400 stores Located throughout the United States, it offers a selection of discounted home items, furniture and seasonal decor. However, with the recent closures, approx 10%of its branches will be closed, leaving the retailer with approx 1,260 stores still open after this latest wave of closures.

The closures hit multiple states, affecting more than just the previously announced locations. In fact, Big Lots has continued to add new stores to its closing list, surprising many. Sales have already begun at these soon-to-be-closing locations, with discounts of up to 20% as part of their release process.

Official Big Lots Store Closures List

With the addition of more shops Following the closure list, Big Lots continues its aggressive downsizing strategy. Below you will find the complete list of the latest closuresincluding locations not previously disclosed:

• 2004 W Springfield AveChampaign, IL 61821
• 1751 Homer M Adams PkwyAlton, IL 62002
• 1060 Washington Square Shopping CtrWashington, MO 63090
• 10415 St Charles Rock RdSt Ann, MO 63074
• 691 Gravois Bluffs BlvdFenton, MO 63026
• 975 U.S. Highway 51Covington, TN 38019
• 4224 Summer AveMemphis, TN 38122
• 5702 Nolensville RdNashville, TN 37211
• 3178 Lavon DrGarland, TX 75040
• 600 W 15th pcPlano, TX 75075
• 3601 Lakeview PkwyRowlett, TX 75088
• 6225 Allisonville RdIndianapolis, IN 46220
• 250 N US Hwy 17 92Longwood, FL 32750
• 4826 N Oak HighwayKansas City, MO 64118
• 4154 Hunt RdBlue Ash, OH 45236
• 5800 Overton Ridge BlvdFort Worth, TX 76132
• 3510 E Interstate 40 HwyAmarillo, TX 79103
• 10 Newbury St Ste 5Danvers, MA 01923
• 151 Veterans Of Foreign Wars Pkwy Ste 50Revere, MA 02151
• 207 Swansea Mall DrSwansea, MA 02777
• 40 Jackson StMethuen, MA 01844
• 1375 Ulster AveKingston, NY 12401
• 4047 William Penn HwyMonroeville, PA 15146
• 110 Greene PlazaWaynesburg, PA 15370
• 2601 Fort Campbell BlvdHopkinsville, KY 42240
• 2700 US-22Union, NJ 07083
• 1202 New Brunswick AvePhillipsburg, NJ 08865
• 3129 John F. Kennedy BlvdNorth Bergen, NJ 07047
• 2353 NJ-66Ocean Township, NJ 07712
• 220 Trotters WayFreehold, NJ 07728
• 275 NJ-18East Brunswick, NJ 08816
• 3113 Green Garden RdAliquippa, PA 15001
• 8576 Beechmont AveCincinnati, OH 45255
• 311 Deodorant DrNewark, OH 43055
• 7408 Nieman RdShawnee, KS 66203
• 140 S Clairborne RdOlathe, KS 66062
• 698 S Ogden StBuffalo, NY 14206
• 18880 Navajo RdApple Valley, CA 92307
• 3940 Blue Diamond RdLas Vegas, NV 89139

If you’re not sure if your nearest Big Lots has already closed, check the official list for September.

What’s next for large properties?

As the closing list continues to grow, questions arise about the future of Big Lots. The company has aggressively closed stores in an attempt to remain financially viable, a strategy often used by struggling retailers to consolidate their most profitable locations. But now many stores are facing closure, including large locations in Missouri, Texas, CaliforniaAnd New JerseyThere are real concerns about how Big Lots will weather this storm.

While the brand’s executives maintain that many of its remaining locations remain profitable, rapid staff cuts have devastated both employees and loyal customers. Some fear this could signal even greater financial trouble for the retailer, which has long struggled to compete with larger chains like these Walmart And Goal.

For now, Big Lots shoppers in affected areas will have to take advantage of the sales as their local stores cease operations. Whether the company can stabilize and maintain its presence across the country remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Big Lots Drama is far from over.

Stay updated as the situation evolves.