About 500 Big Lots stores are planned to close, including 23 more in Ohio. Here's a look at the latest on the Columbus-based retailer's bankruptcy.

Big Lots faces tough times after announcing in December 2024 that it would close all stores due to bankruptcy, which was filed in September of that year. In a last ditch effort to remain open the company was sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners,

The states with the most Big Lots locations up for sale on the list are Texas (72), New York (49) and Florida (44).