Big Lots Store Closures 2024. Big lots is continuing to downsize its physical footprint as part of an ongoing chapter 11 bankruptcy. Retailers have announced more than 7,100 store closures through the end of november 2024, a 69% jump from the same time.

Dozens of stores were added to the growing list of 344 big lots store closures. Retailer big lots has filed for bankruptcy protection, with private equity company nexus capital management set to buy the company for $760 million.