Articles from Variety Wholesalers, Inc.

Big Lots! is officially back, and better than ever. After months of anticipation, hard work, and overwhelming support from loyal customers, Big Lots!, under new ownership, is announcing today a Grand Opening Celebration for all stores that opened earlier this year. Celebrations will be held at all open Big Lots! locations starting at 9am on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Big Lots!, a leading discount retailer known for its treasure hunt shopping experience, closeouts, and unbeatable bargains, announces the fourth and final wave of its store reopenings, with 78 additional locations set to welcome customers on June 5, 2025. These stores are located in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Big Lots! announced it will be reopening 132 stores in May 2025. This expansion under the direction of new owners, Variety Wholesalers, builds on the positive customer response to the initial reopenings of Big Lots! stores in April 2025 and further solidifies the discount retailer's return to the American marketplace.

Variety Wholesalers, a leading discount retailer known for its treasure hunt shopping experience, closeouts, and unbeatable bargains, today announced the first wave of openings for newly acquired Big Lots! locations, starting on April 10 with nine stores across six states. Variety Wholesalers brings their proven model of value-driven retail to these locations following the company’s strategic acquisition of 219 Big Lots! stores out of bankruptcy. Customers will experience remodeled stores, a large selection of closeout deals and new merchandise categories, including apparel for the family and electronics.