The Big Lots store in New Castle Twp. has officially closed. Several signs have been posted on the exterior of 940 Mall Road, ...

A list of 200 Big Lots leases shows stores that are expected to continue operating under new ownership after the retailer's bankruptcy.

Many stores may remain open as Variety Wholesalers is planning to take over 200 locations and continue their operations as Big Lots.

The ravaged retailer filed bankruptcy in 2024 and is just one of the many in the industry that have gone belly up or forced to sell off locations, such as Kohl's, Joann Fabrics, Party City, JCPenny, ...