Big Lots has been handed a lifeline by Gordon Brothers Retail Partners and Variety Wholesalers to save some 200 to 400 stores along with the jobs of the stores' employees.

Variety Wholesalers plans to open nine Big Lots stores in six states on April 10. Big Lots stores purchased by Variety Wholesales are expected to open in Florida.

These locations were not on the list to likely be saved in the chain’s deal with Variety Wholesalers. Franklin — 1538 N. Morton St. Indianapolis — 1650 E. County Line Road and 5520 Madison Ave.

Variety Wholesalers is looking to reopen Big Lots stores after the retailer entered bankruptcy in the fall. The "first wave" of openings includes stores in Kentucky, Tennessee and other states.

Variety Wholesalers, which owns more than 400 stores including the Roses and Bargain Town banners, said it intends to buy between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores and up to two distribution centers and ...

Dive Brief: Big Lots is set to reopen 78 locations Thursday, marking 219 reopened stores since coming under the ownership of Variety Wholesalers, according to a news release.; The new stores are ...

Variety Wholesalers president and CEO Lisa Seigies discusses why the company was worth restoring on 'The Claman Countdown.' Nearly 80 more Big Lots stores are slated to reopen this week.

Variety Wholesalers has bought the former Big Lots store in Port Huron, among others. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Big Lots strikes deal with Variety Wholesalers that could save brand, hundreds of stores. expand. Big Lots headquarters. Dan Eaton. By Mark Somerson – Managing editor, Columbus Business First.

Variety Wholesalers purchased and is reopening former Big Lots stores across several states, including Michigan. Michigan Big Lots locations are expected to reopen in phases this spring.