After filing for bankruptcy and closing stores in 2024, some Big Lots locations are set to reopen on April 10. The reopening locations come months after Big Lots announced its sale to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. As part of the deal, Variety Wholesalers acquired 219 Big Lots stores as well as two distribution centers.

During a difficult time for retail, one store is reopening over 200 stores after seeing closures last year. Brick-and-mortar stores have seen significant closures in the last few years. Macy’s announced in January it will close 150 underperforming stores across the country,