Big Lots.
American retail company
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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Savers is expanding its footprint by opening a store in a former Big Lots space and leasing former Chase Bank locations.Some support1 report
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DHS purchased the former Big Lots distribution center and acquired a facility in Berks County, utilizing ICE operational goals for detention.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet took over leases of Big Lots stores.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet has occupied a former Big Lots space in Moundsville, drawing new interest to the area.Some support1 report
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Water pooled near Big Lots on September 1, 2026, during flooding, involving Schultz.Some support1 report
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Big Lots has closed its doors in the city center of South Ogden, a community within Weber County.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
A race started near a Big Lots location in Mount Airy.Some support1 report
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NETSTREIT backfilled the former Big Lots location and completed the acquisition of properties belonging to Speedway.Some support1 report
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Aldi is building a new store at a former Big Lots location, a development highlighted by Johnny Magee.Some support1 report
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A retailer is repurposing a former Big Lots space in Longview, with John King Jr. representing the shopping center development.Some support1 report
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Trader Joe's is taking over a Big Lots space in Anaheim Hills, coinciding with a new store expansion in the area.Some support1 report
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Dollarama and Big Lots are noted to be operating within the value retail landscape.Speculative1 report
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A new store has opened in Omaha, providing retail opportunities and bringing 50-60 new jobs to the community. The new location is next to Marshalls.Speculative1 report
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Retailer Big Lots expanded its presence, opening a new store in New Hampshire and another in Belmont.Some support1 report
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Both retailers, At Home and Big Lots, are facing market pressures leading to store closures.Some support1 report
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Market pressures are causing store closures at Big Lots, a company focused on the home sector.Some support2 reports
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Google search interest reflects shopper engagement for Big Lots.Some support1 report
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Two national retailers, Big Lots and Claire's, are facing bankruptcy, and Claire's has stores in Columbus.Some support1 report
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Around Big Lots this week
News at the entities that move Big Lots most-
Aldi TransactionalRetailers like Aldi, ShopRite, and Costco are competing for consumer spending in New Jersey.Moves Big Lots
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DHS TransactionalTSA is transitioning national security checks to FBI oversight following a DHS inspector general audit and executive order.Moves Big Lots
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Kroger TransactionalConsumer Reports investigates personalization practices involving Instacart and Kroger, while CT, MD, and NJ pass laws restricting surveillance pricing for retailers.Moves Big Lots
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Longview TransactionalChris Reykdal, a former teacher from Longview, served three terms in the House of Representatives after defeating David Olson in 2024.Moves Big Lots
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Bellevue Shared contextBellevue's superintendent partnered with a coalition on November 9, 2026.Moves Big Lots
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Omaha Shared contextOmaha's Planning Board reviewed development requests on November 9, 2026.Moves Big Lots
Connections
The 19 strongest of 34, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
ICE Transactional
ICE purchased a Big Lots distribution center.
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DHS Transactional
DHS purchased a former Big Lots distribution center.
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Aldi Transactional
Aldi is establishing operations in the former Big Lots facility.
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Longview Transactional
Big Lots utilized Longview as part of its operational footprint before the space was repurposed.
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HomeSense Operational
HomeSense is actively competing with Big Lots by encroaching on its market presence.
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Kroger Transactional
Kroger moved into the former Big Lots store location, indicating a competitive absorption of Big Lots' physical footprint.
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HealthEquity Mentioned together
The companies are co-mentioned in reports regarding their shared strong Q1 results and resilience in the economic environment.
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Moundsville Shared context
Big Lots operated as a physical retail presence within the city of Moundsville.
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Hewlett Shared context
Hewlett and Big Lots are mentioned in relation to co-occurring retail and real estate changes in the same area.
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Camera Bartolotta Transactional
A discussed a specific operational issue (lake formation) at Big Lots.
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Bellevue Shared context
The parent company of Big Lots is headquartered in Bellevue.
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city council Shared context
The relationship is based on a single historical snapshot indicating Big Lots ceased operations and vacated its space.
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Omaha Shared context
Big Lots operates within the geographic context of Omaha, contributing to local retail and employment.
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South Ogden Shared context
Big Lots operated within the city limits of South Ogden before its closure.
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Schuylkill County Shared context
Big Lots maintains a physical presence, specifically a former warehouse, within Schuylkill County.
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Mount Airy Shared context
Big Lots is located near a local event in Mount Airy.
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Hoover Mentioned together
No direct coupling between Big Lots and Hoover was observed in the provided evidence.
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Chase Bank Mentioned together
No direct evidence linking Big Lots and Chase Bank was found in the provided snapshots.
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Schultz Mentioned together
Evidence describes a flood event near Big Lots but does not mention or establish a connection to Schultz.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
3 events- NETSTREIT backfilled the former Big Lots location and completed the acquisition of properties belonging to Speedway.
- Aldi is building a new store at a former Big Lots location, a development highlighted by Johnny Magee.
- A retailer is repurposing a former Big Lots space in Longview, with John King Jr. representing the shopping center development.
June 2026
9 events- DHS purchased the former Big Lots distribution center and acquired a facility in Berks County, utilizing ICE operational goals for detention.
- Trader Joe's is taking over a Big Lots space in Anaheim Hills, coinciding with a new store expansion in the area.
- Dollarama and Big Lots are noted to be operating within the value retail landscape.
- A new store has opened in Omaha, providing retail opportunities and bringing 50-60 new jobs to the community. The new location is next to Marshalls.
- Retailer Big Lots expanded its presence, opening a new store in New Hampshire and another in Belmont.
- Both retailers, At Home and Big Lots, are facing market pressures leading to store closures.
- Market pressures are causing store closures at Big Lots, a company focused on the home sector.
- Google search interest reflects shopper engagement for Big Lots.
- Two national retailers, Big Lots and Claire's, are facing bankruptcy, and Claire's has stores in Columbus.