From the total disappearance of a Columbus-grown discount giant to the “pruning” of iconic department stores, here are the 5 major retail chains closing doors in Ohio this March.
1. Big Lots (Liquidation Finale)
In the most significant blow to Ohio’s retail history this year, the Columbus-based Big Lots is entering its final stage of total liquidation. After a failed sale to Nexus Capital Management in late 2025, the company shifted from a “restructuring” to a “wind-down.”
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- The Ohio Impact: As an Ohio-born company, the loss is felt deeply across the state. Hundreds of locations—including long-standing anchors in Marion, Westerville,…