Big Lots! Officially Files for Bankruptcy (And Begins Huge In-Store Sales)

Big Lots is fighting a losing battle against bankruptcy, but a new move might save up to half of the remaining locations.

The initial Chapter 11 filing occurred in September, and it’s been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs ever since. The discount retail chain was at the forefront in specializing around closeout and overstock merchandise, which can be a smart way to save money, but has faced challenges as digital competition in the market has increased.

Big Lots is currently advertising store closing sales for the approximately 800 remaining locations, but those prices could disappear if their new deal is approved.

Learn all the details about closures and the next steps for the retailer.

The retail company initially announced the closure of 40 stores in July 2024 as an attempt to stave off bankruptcy. However, by September, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy became necessary. At that point, an additional 400 locations were expected to be shut down, with doors closing forever.

The company’s website announced all stores are closing, and currently, you can save 30% off the entire store. To help you avoid a disappointing trip to an already closed location, here are the stores you won’t be able to visit any longer.

There are 901 Big Lots! locations remaining, as of Jan. 3, 2025. The following locations have already been closed:

• 710 Academy Drive, Bessemer
• 6275 University Drive N.W., Huntsville
• 1109 280 Byp, Phenix City
• 1957 Cobbs Ford Rd., Prattville
• 1391 W. First Williams St., Sylacauga

Huntsville has two Big Lots! locations, so residents will still be able to shop at the retailer despite losing one store.

• Flagstaff
• 75th Ave., Glendale
• Laveen
• Mesa
• East Mesa
• Peoria
• 75th Ave., Phoenix
• Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix
• East Bell Rd., Phoenix
• Ray Rd., Pheonix
• Scottsdale
• North Oracle Rd., Tucson

• Manchester
• Milford
• Waterford

• Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim
• Katella Ave., Anaheim
• Atascadero
• Atwater
• Fashion Pl., Bakersfield
• Olive Dr., Bakersfield
• Beaumont
• Canyon Country
• Camarillo
• Chico
• Concord
• Corona
• Culver City
• Delano
• El Cajon
• Fairfield
• Folsom
• Northgate Shopping Center, Fresno
• Gilroy
• Hercules
• Indio
• La Mesa
• Livermore
• Lompoc
• Long Beach
• Los Banos
• Manteca
• Merced
• Milpitas
• Modesto (Salida)
• Oceanside
• Ontario
• Placerville
• Rancho Santa Margarita
• Redlands
• Canyon Springs Pkwy., Riverside
• Rohnert Park
• Valley Hi Dr., Sacramento
• La Riviera Dr., Sacramento
• Salinas
• San Bernardino
• San Jose
• Santa Clara
• Santa Maria
• Santa Paula
• Santa Rosa
• Simi Valley
• Stockton
• Temecula
• Tracy
• Turlock
• Ukiah
• Vacaville
• Visalia
• Woodland

• South Parker Rd., Aurora
• Grand Junction
• Littleton
• Longmont

• Boca Raton
• Bonita Springs
• Clewiston
• Coconut Creek
• Destin
• Hallandale
• Hollywood
• Miami Lakes
• Waterbridge Downs, Orlando
• Orange Park
• Pompano Beach
• Stuart

• Savannah
• Thomson

• Crest Hill
• Lockport
• Niles

• Michigan Rd., Indianapolis
• Kokomo

• Kansas City

• Lafayette
• Natchitoches

• Laurel
• Lexington Park
• Reisterstown

• Dennis Port

• 373 N. Willowbrook Road, Coldwater
• 2353 N. Park Drive, Holland
• 3669 E. Grand River Ave., Howell
• 4254 28th St. S.E., Kentwood
• 5625 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing
• 32399 John R Road, Madison Heights
• 1401 Spring St., Petosky
• 6207 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage
• 2850 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti

Michigan will still have 36 Big Lots locations open after the retailer shutters 10 stores in the state.

• Albert Lea

• Washington St., Kansas City
• Saint Joseph
• Christy Blvd., Saint Louis

• Helena

• Carle Place
• Centereach
• Queensbury

• Avondale Dr., Durham

• 9690 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati
• 4585 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati
• 11372 Princeton Pike, Cincinnati
• 1451 W. 5th Ave., Columbus
• 359 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Dayton
• 1520 N Clinton St., Defiance
• 1550 Coshocton Ave., Mount Vernon
• 9880 Old US 20, Rossford
• 1170 Indiana Ave., St. Marys
• 410 E Perkins Ave., Sandusky
• 4925 Jackman Rd., Toledo
• 7779 Tylersville Rd., West Chester

Big Lots is based in Columbus, Ohio, and will be seeing stores in its home state shut down as part of its bankruptcy restructuring including one in its hometown and three in Cincinnati.

• 3113 Green Garden Road, Aliquippa
• 2820 Gracy Center Way, Coraopolis
• 4047 William Penn Highway, Monroeville
• 1701 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles
• 110 Greene Plaza, Waynesburg

Big Lots announced it would close some Pennsylvania stores in the western part of the state, including a location near Pittsburgh.

• Chester
• Newberry

• Rapid City

• Layton
• Logan

• Berlin

• Manassas

• Bellingham
• Burien
• Covington
• Everett
• Kent
• Lacey
• Lynnwood
• Olympia
• Port Angeles
• Renton
• 72nd St., Tacoma
• SE 164th Ave., Vancouver

• Fond Du Lac,
• Menomonee Falls,
• Mount Pleasant,
• Sheboygan,
• West Bend

Initially, it looked as though the company would be sold to Nexus Capital Management. However, when that deal fell through, another company stepped up to make an offer.

A deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partner could enable Variety Wholesalers to acquire 200 to 400 Big Lots stores and up to two distribution centers. The agreement is being challenged by several Big Lots vendors on the basis that it would repay lenders but leave trade creditors holding the losses.

The final determination is pending approval by the bankruptcy court.

All current Big Lots locations are already in the process of liquidating stock and are offering up to 30% off everything in the stores — and we mean everything. So be quick to take advantage of it, whether you want to redecorate, revamp your patio, or even stock up on groceries (yes!)

The future of the retailer may be up in the air, but it’s a great time for customers to grab a favorite cash back credit card and go on a savings-filled shopping spree.