Some Big Lots locations are set to reopen this week after the chain filed for bankruptcy in 2024. More 2025 openings are set, including in Alabama.

At the time, Big Lots had 901 stores throughout the country, but about 550 leases were put up for sale. These locations quickly began going out of business sales. The 219 stores n

Months after filing for bankruptcy protection, national retail chain Big Lots says it’s ready to relaunch the brand with the openings of nine store later this week. The relaunch of the locations comes after Variety Wholesalers acquired the Big Lots intellectual properties in December.