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Bankrupt Big Lots will keep hundreds of stores open under new sale transaction
Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Bankrupt discount retail chain Big Lots says it will be able to keep hundreds of its stores open after executing a strategic sale transaction with a Boston asset management firm.
Columbus, Ohio-based Big Lots announced Friday it has agreed to a sale with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners enabling the transfer of Big Lots assets -- including stores, distribution centers, and intellectual property -- to other retailers and companies, including Variety Wholesalers Inc. of Henderson, N.C
The move, which is subject to the approval of the bankruptcy court, comes just a week after the chain said it planned to close all 900 of its stores and sell off its inventory in the wake of failed sale to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management.
Under the new deal, Variety will acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores, which it plans to continue to operate under the Big Lots brand, and up to two distribution centers. The buyer "may employ" Big Lots employees at the acquired stores and distribution centers, according to Big Lots President and CEO Bruce Thorn.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/12/28/Bankrupt-Big-Lots-keep-hundreds-stores-open-under-new-sale-transaction/6201735413372/