Big Lots

American furniture and home decor retail company

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February 2025 Ollie's Bargain Outlet purchases 63 former Big Lots stores.
December 2024 The company announced its decision to cease operations, liquidate, and close all remaining stores.
December 2024 Liquidation sales began across the company's store network.
December 2024 Big Lots announced the decision to cease operations, liquidate, and close all remaining stores across the United States.
December 28 2024 Big Lots reached an agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to transfer 200–400 stores and one or two distribution centers to Variety Wholesalers, with the remaining stores to be permanently closed.
December 27 2024 Big Lots reaches agreement with Gordon Brothers to transfer up to 400 stores and two distribution centres to Variety Wholesalers.
December 19 2024 Big Lots announces it may not close sale to Nexus and might go out of business, closing all 963 remaining stores.
October 2024 Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a significant turning point in the company's history.
September 9 2024 Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, planning to sell to Nexus Capital Management.
August 28 2024 Big Lots warns of potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing within weeks, with stock dropping 27%.
July 2024 Big Lots announces closure of 35 to 40 underperforming locations nationwide, warning of potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
July 31 2024 Big Lots files to close up to 315 stores.
October 2023 CreditRiskMonitor reports Big Lots is nearing a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The company closes 52 stores.

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