12 Former Florida Big Lots Stores To Reopen
After reaching a $495 million deal with Gordon Brothers, Variety Wholesalers will reopen 12 former Big Lots stores across Florida. The stores will open to customers starting in May and…
AUSTIN, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 09: A Big Lots shopping cart is seen inside of its store on September 09, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Big Lots has filed for bankruptcy after consecutively reporting quarterly losses since 2022. The retail chain has agreed to sell its businesses to an affiliate of private-equity firm Nexus Capital Management. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
After reaching a $495 million deal with Gordon Brothers, Variety Wholesalers will reopen 12 former Big Lots stores across Florida. The stores will open to customers starting in May and June.
Nine stores reopened on April 10 across five states - Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, and Tennessee. Starting May 1, another group of 55 locations will begin operations.
The Florida openings include locations in Spring Hill, Brandon, Ruskin, plus two in Fort Myers. This represents a key milestone in rebuilding the chain after its 870-store closure during bankruptcy. The stores will open in high-traffic retail areas, restoring a familiar shopping destination.
"We know the stores won't be perfect to start but each week we'll add more new products as we build towards grand opening celebration fall," said Lisa Seigies, CEO of Variety Wholesalers, to Business Wire.
With 400 stores already operating under brands like Roses and Maxway across 18 states, this purchase sets Variety Wholesalers up for major expansion. Their retail presence now extends into new territories.
Customers will notice refreshed store layouts and new departments. The updated stores will carry more family clothing and electronics options, offering shoppers greater variety than before.
The remaining stores from the 219-location acquisition will continue opening through June, completing the first stage of the brand's return under its new ownership.
