Big Lots 'Reopening' 5 Stores in Michigan

The tail of Big Lots bankruptcy and the steady drip of "Going Out of Business" sales, which were followed by the announcement of the closure of another Michigan location, began back in September 2024, when the discount retailer filed for bankruptcy and began closing stores in the Mitten State.

Fast-forward to today and every location has been shuttered or is in the midst of its own "Going Out of Business" sale, despite Variety Wholesales Inc. purchasing 200 and announcing its intentions to relaunch the brand in February. However, a recent Facebook post (see below) and updates on the official website give hope that we will soon see at least five Big Lots reopen in Michigan.

Big Lots' Big Comeback in Michigan Isn't Happening at Every Location

Sadly, odd international snacks won't be available at every closed location. Gordon Brothers, the company that originally bailed out Big Lots, retains ownership of 23 stores and is selling off the leases, many of which have five-plus years left.

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You can see the list of Gordon Brothers in Michigan leases by clicking here, though I imagine more than one of them will be a Spirit Halloween location when the season rolls around. Of course, Michigan has a wide selection of vacant Rite Aids to choose from as well.

Big Lots Big Comeback Begins in April

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According to the Big Lots official website, locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi will open on April 10th. According to NewsBreak contributor Ash Jurberg, the rest of the Variety Wholesale Inc.-owned properties are expected to reopen by June 2025, including five Michigan stores:

Burton, Michigan
- 4157 E. Court Street
Flint, Michigan
- 5112 Miller Road
Port Huron, Michigan
- 659 24th Street
Southgate, Michigan
- 14333 Eureka Road
Shelby Township
- 7651 23 Mile Road

The Big Lots website teases more locations to be officially announced soon, so don't give up hope on finding bargains, closeouts, and weird snacks in Michigan, our time should be coming soon.

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