As 2026 begins, the retail map of the Cornhusker State is being redrawn. While Omaha sees cranes in the sky at 72nd and Dodge, the rest of the state is watching familiar storefronts go dark. From the liquidation of beloved boutiques in Kearney to the retreat of national chains from Fremont, the commercial landscape is shrinking.
Here is the breakdown of the retail shakeup hitting Nebraska in 2026.
The Discount Wipeout: Big Lots Leaves Fremont
The collapse of the home discount sector has landed in Dodge County.
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- The Closure: Big Lots has confirmed it is shuttering its store at 850 E 23rd St in Fremont.
- The Impact: For locals, this isn’t just…