As the company moves forward with Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Big Lots has announced plans to close additional stores in California and other states, while others appear to be withdrawing from the closure process.
After filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, the discount retailer said it planned to close about 550 stores. After several announced closings, Big Lots appeared to have reached its benchmark in mid-October. By then, more than 240 stores had closed.
However, the company canceled some of its planned closures earlier this month. According to Nexstar’s analysis, banners on multiple store webpages have switched from a bright orange notice that says “We’re closing this store” to the one that appeared before the closure was announced, reminding customers It turns out that we’re asking you to “share your big ideas!”
Since then, some of these banners have reverted back to their final versions, impacting a location in Redding, California. Carson City, Nevada. and Kennewick and Yakima, Washington.
In a statement shared with Nexstar last week, a spokesperson for Big Lots said: “We continue to evaluate store closures with lease renegotiations and other considerations in mind, and remain committed to keeping our customers informed.”Specific Big Lots stores For the most up-to-date information, please visit our store locator at www.biglots.com. ”
On Monday, Big Lots filed a new plan to close 19 more stores in nine states, mostly in the West.
Arizona: Phoenix California: Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Murrieta, Redondo Beach, Tulare Florida: Fort Walton Beach and Orlando (Colonial Town) Georgia: Atlanta Idaho: Meridian Nevada: Las Vegas (100th Anniversary) and Sparks Oregon: Hermiston, Medford, and Roseburg, Texas: Porter, San Antonio (Castle) Hills), and Webster Washington: Moses Lake.
As of November 19th, the banner on the webpage of additional stores in 17 states, primarily in the Midwest and East, switched from “Closed” to “Share your big idea!” Those stores are listed below.
Alabama: Homewood Arizona: Glendale Arkansas: Conway and Hot Springs National Parks Florida: Pembroke Pines Georgia: Augusta, Cartersville, Douglasville, Kennesaw Illinois: Franklin Park Indiana: New Albany Iowa: Burlington Louisiana: Chalmette Maryland: Edgewood and Waldorf Missouri: Blue Springs and Fenton New Hampshire: Belmont New Mexico: Albuquerque (Coors Boulevard and Montgomery Boulevard) New York: Hicksville, Kingston, Wappingers Falls Pennsylvania: Philadelphia (Summerton) and Whitehall Texas: Converse, Louisville, Rockwall, Rowlett, Texarkana, and North Tyler Virginia: Chesapeake (Portsmouth Boulevard) and Richmond
As of November 19, more than 270 Big Lots stores that were previously scheduled to close have closed and been removed from the company’s website. More than 200 Big Lots stores are still in the process of closing.
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Despite the store closures and pending sales, Big Lots, like other retailers, continues to prepare for the holiday season. The company recently announced “Black Friday” until Dec. 6, and last week released a new app “aimed at improving the shopping experience for our valued customers.”
The company confirmed earlier this month that Big Lots stores will be among the majority of stores that will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving this year.
