Variety Wholesalers is breathing new life into Big Lots! with nine store reopenings beginning April 10 across six states, including Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The initial wave includes locations like Mount Sterling, KY; Metairie, LA; Tupelo and Pearl, MS; Asheboro, NC; Clarksville, Gallatin, and Dickson, TN; and Roanoke, VA.
Following the acquisition of 219 Big Lots! stores from bankruptcy, the company promises remodeled stores, closeout deals, and new categories like family apparel and electronics. “We’re opening stores quickly so we can serve the community,” said Variety Wholesalers CEO Lisa Seigies (source: company press release).…