Big Lots, the discount retailer that filed for bankruptcy in September 2024 and closed all of its stores across the nation, is making a strong return. The company, which once operated nearly 1,400 locations, is set to reopen around 200 stores across 13 states, including several in Pennsylvania, under new ownership.
Variety Wholesalers Inc., the company behind popular discount chains like Roses, Maxway, and Super Dollar, has acquired Big Lots and is leading its revival. This revitalization aims to bring fresh products, unbeatable closeouts, and rock-bottom prices to Pennsylvania shoppers.
A Big Lots Facebook post announced the exciting news.
“New ownership, fresh products & unbeatable closeouts at prices so low, you’ll want to shout!We think…wait we KNOW you are going to be very happy with the new Big Lots! and what we have in store for the return. Lots of great deals. Lots of bargain hunting. Lots of closeouts. Lots of fun items. We’ll have brands but you’ll still save BIG.”
The first wave of reopenings is scheduled for April 10. By June, the retailer expects all 200 stores to be back in business, signaling a major turnaround after months of closures that had seen Big Lots vanish from the retail scene.
Pennsylvania has 22 locations set to reopen:
- 2431 Columbia Blvd., Bloomsburg
- 3437 Simpson Ferry Rd., Camp Hill
- 467 W. Penn Ave., Cleona
- 5522 Shaffer Rd., Unit 7, DuBois
- 1010 O’Neill Hwy., Dunmore
- 389 N. Reading Rd., Ephrata
- 866 Scranton Carbondale Hwy., Eynon
- 500 Lincoln Hwy. Ste. 4, Fairless Hills
- 697 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin
- 6041 State Route 30 Ste 20, Greensburg
- 1150 Carlisle St., Hanover
- 2444 Philadelphia St., Indiana
- 1425 Scalp Ave. Ste. 130, Johnstown
- 1241 Blakeslee Boulevard Dr. E, Lehighton
- 7405 Westbranch Hwy., Lewisburg
- 820 Water St., Meadville
- 2611 Ellwood Rd, New Castle
- 11628 Penn Hills Dr., Pittsburgh
- 4717 McKnight Rd., Pittsburgh
- 750 Ohio River Blvd., Rochester
- 156 Eagles Glen Plz Ste. 190 East, Stroudsburg
- 2140 White St., York
“Shoppers who stick with Big Lots can expect an improved selection of merchandise and better pricing strategies.” finance expert Michael Ryan.
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