CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is purchasing dozens of former Big Lots locations, including one in Northeast Ohio, according to reports. The company released a statement last month ...

CBRE attributed spike in vacant space to a "recent onslaught" in retailer bankruptcies. This included Big Lots, which brought more than 200,000 square feet of abandoned space to the market.

in December 2024 Variety Wholesalers announced plans to purchase 200 to 400 Big Lots stores in the wake of the retailer’s September 2024 voluntary Chapter 11 filing. “With so many retailers closing ...