As 2026 begins, the Bluegrass State is seeing a sharp contraction in the discount sector. While the Summit at Fritz Farm in Lexington thrives, the state’s working-class corridors are losing their anchors. From the shuttering of discount furniture giants to the quiet disappearance of urban general stores, the commercial map is shrinking.
Here is the breakdown of the retail shakeup hitting Kentucky in 2026.
The Discount Wipeout: Big Lots
The collapse of the home discount sector has landed hard in Kentucky’s mid-sized cities. Big Lots is aggressively shrinking its footprint.
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- The Hit List:
- Lexington: The Pavilion Way location is shuttering,…