Months after announcing it would shutter all 800 locations, Big Lots! plans to reopen more than 100 stores in May. According to USA Today, 9 locations reopened in April are part of its renaissance. But that was just the beginning. On. On May 1, the company opened 60 locations nationwide. Variety Wholesales acquired 219 stores and two distribution centers, and has big things planned. The company first opened stores in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia in April. The May 15 openings will expand Big Lots! presence in 13 states. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia will have stores back by the end of the week.
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Big Lots! Is Poised For A Comeback
Variety Wholesales President and CEO Lisa Seigies shared her excitement in an April news release. ‘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,” she said. “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 towards the grand opening celebration in the fall. Every time a customer visits Big Lots! we want them to find something new and exciting!”
The company shared reopening plans on Instagram and fans loved seeing the news.
“Hope you guys reopen in our neighborhood, we love Big Lots,” a follower wrote.
This person agreed and hopes their store will be open again soon. “Thank god!!!! Losing you and Joann’s at the same time was too much for me, can’t wait for your return to Ohio!!!!”
“I would love for ours to reopen,” another Big Lots! fan wrote.
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