Big Lots stores will reopen under new ownership more than seven months after the chain filed for bankruptcy. Discount retailer Variety Wholesalers, the new owner of Big Lots, announced the ...

Other retailers purchase Big Lots locations. Apart from Tractor Supply, other retailers have announced the purchase of Big Lots locations. Variety Wholesalers acquired 219 Big Lots stores and two ...

A representative from Variety Wholesalers cautioned that the bankruptcy process can be lengthy. “Our intent is to operate these 200 locations under the Big Lots banner,” said VP of sales and ...