The retailer’s new owner told social media followers this month that it has no e-commerce component—as fake versions of its website have proliferated. Big Lots has been through a wild ride since the ...

Variety Wholesalers purchased and is reopening former Big Lots stores across several states, including Michigan. Michigan Big Lots locations are expected to reopen in phases this spring.

Variety Wholesalers has bought the former Big Lots store in Port Huron, among others. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

“The former Big Lots got too expensive and the assortment wasn’t everyday,” said Lisa Seigies, chief executive of Variety Wholesalers, a discount retailer that bought Big Lots out of ...

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.

Aldi bought three Big Lots stores, including one in Taylor, Michigan. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. and Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. also bought Michigan Big Lots stores.

Thirteen Big Lots stores in Ohio will reopen on June 5. Variety Wholesalers, which purchased 219 Big Lots stores in February 2025 has already reopened nearly 140 Big Lots locations this year.

Big Lots stores in nine states resume operations after bankruptcy, with Variety Wholesalers planning a grand opening celebration and exploring more acquisitions.

Other retailers taking over Big Lots locations Apart from Variety Wholesalers, other retailers have announced the purchase of Big Lots locations.