Phase One of Reopening
, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is set to reopen nine stores across , , , , , and under new ownership by .
The reopening marks the first wave of a larger plan, with Variety Wholesalers aiming to relaunch over 200 Big Lots stores by June, featuring remodeled stores and new merchandise categories.
Expansion and Expectations
Variety Wholesalers plans to continue opening more Big Lots stores through June in states including , Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and West Virginia.
CEO Lisa Seigies emphasizes a gradual product introduction and sets modest expectations for the initial store performance, aiming for a grand opening celebration in the fall.