Variety Wholesalers, which purchased 219 Big Lots stores in February 2025 has already reopened nearly 140 Big Lots locations this year.

Big Lots filed for bankruptcy in September 2024, and dozens of Ohio and Kentucky stores closed as a result of the bankruptcy process.

The Big Lots comeback under new ownership is growing. Variety Wholesalers plans to reopen nearly 80 stores in nine states on June 5, USA TODAY reports .

The company, which bought 219 Big Lots stores in February during bankruptcy proceedings for the Columbus-based retailer, has already reopened 139 locations in April and May and is operating the stores under the Big Lots name.

Which stores in Ohio are coming back? Here's what to know.

Ohio Big Lots stores reopening June 5 include 2 in Akron, others in Summit Coun

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