The company buying Columbus-based Big Lots has identified about 500 Big Lots stores, including several in central Ohio, that it plans to close.

Another big cut coming to Big Lots' store base as more than 500 are up for sale, including six around Columbus.

Discount store Big Lots is expected to close more stores across the country after a deal made with the company’s new owner.

Big Lots is under new ownership after a last-minute sale went through that will seemingly keep hundreds of stores in operation and prevent thousands of layoffs. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer announced this month it closed a previously announced sale agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners.

Big Lots is under new ownership after a last-minute sale went through that will keep hundreds of stores in operation and prevent thousands of layoffs.

Another big cut is coming to Big Lots' store base as the retailer's new owner puts more than 500 sites up for sale.

The new owners of Big Lots appear set on closing its stores and moving out of the region. All 12 Big Lots locations in Western New York are on a list of leases the company put up for sale, available on Gordon Brothers Retail Partners’ website.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots is under new ownership after a last-minute sale went through that will keep hundreds of stores in operation and prevent thousands of layoffs. The Columbus-based ...

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Fayetteville is set to lose two Big Lots locations as the discount retail chain shuts down stores nationwide, but a company founded by a Fayetteville native may help save some locations.