As Big Lots' bankruptcy process continues, there are 200 current stores being transferred to the new owner and are likely to remain open.

Some Big Lots locations across the Triad could stay open despite recent uncertainty. In December, Variety Wholesalers Inc. announced plans to acquire 200 to 400 stores and keep them running under the Big Lots brand.

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.