Is your Big Lots closing? See latest list of Sacramento-area stores shutting their doors
Is your local Big Lots store closing?
The Ohio-based discount retail chain’s latest batch of closures includes more than 300 stores nationwide. Several are in the Sacramento region.
In a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on July 31, Big Lots said it plans to increase its store closures from 150 to 315 amid a possible bankruptcy.
Company representatives had not responded to a call for comment as of Tuesday morning.
“In 2024, the U.S. economy has continued to face macroeconomic challenges, including elevated inflation, which has adversely impacted the buying power of our customers,” Big Lots wrote in a recent quarterly report.
The retail chain said it has “substantial doubt” in its ability to survive amid declining sales and high costs.
Which Big Lots stores are closing in Sacramento area?
Big Lots recently updated its website to show upcoming store closures.
As of Tuesday morning, a total of nine locations in the Sacramento area were listed as closing, according to the site. They were:
8539 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove (new addition)
3615 Elkhorn Blvd., North Highlands (new addition)
380 S Cherokee Lane, Lodi (new addition)
It’s unclear when the locations will officially shut their doors.
Will other Northern California locations stay open?
The Big Lots store in Roseville will remain open, according to its site.
Big Lots joins a list of restaurants and retail chains that have abruptly closed area locations due to financial constraints — including Red Lobster, Cracker Barrel, Rue 21 and Conn’s HomePlus.
What is Big Lots?
Big Lots describes itself as a destination for affordable brand-name products, from electronics and home decor to toys and seasonal items.
The company was founded in 1967 as Consolidated International, Inc., according to its site.
Big Lots founder Sol Shenk was known for “making crazy closeout deals, particularly on auto parts and all kinds of vehicles,” the site said.
There are currently more than 1,000 open Big Lots stores across the United States, with 109 in California.
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