Variety Wholesalers, one of the purchasers of assets from the bankrupt Big Lots discount chain, will reopen a total of 219 stores under the Big Lots banner, beginning on April 10, 2025 with nine locations in six states: Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The retailer will reopen the remaining Big Lots locations in waves, beginning with approximately 55 stores scheduled to open their doors on May 1 and the remainder opening through early June, leading up to a grand opening celebration this fall.
In addition to the initial nine stores, Variety Wholesalers plans to open Big Lots stores in states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia.
Big Lots struck a deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners in December 2024 that allowed the transfer of its assets, including its stores, DCs and intellectual property, to other companies, including Variety Wholesalers, which operates more than 400 stores in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic under banners including Roses, Roses Express, Maxway, Bill’s Dollar Stores and Bargain Town.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Big Lots brand back to life by offering more deals than ever, lots of famous brands and a new apparel department for the entire family,” said Lisa Seigies, President and CEO of Variety Wholesalers in a statement. “We’re opening stores quickly so we can serve the community. We know the stores won’t be perfect to start, but each week we’ll add more new products as we build toward the grand opening celebration in the fall.”
Advertisement
