Several central Ohio Big Lots stores are among at least 200 locations nationwide that might remain open under a North Carolina retail chain owner. Gordon Brothers Retail Partners’ acquisition of Columbus-based Big Lots in January included a deal to transfer the ownership of 200 to 400 storefronts to Variety Wholesalers,

Several Ohio stores are among some 200 Big Lots stores could remain open, per a bankruptcy court filing. Here's the latest on the Columbus-based retailer.

It's been roughly five months since discount retailer Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In that time, the company has closed more than 500 stores, cutting its footprint down to less than 900 stores as of February 2025.