“This sale agreement and transfer present the strongest opportunity to preserve jobs, maximize value for the estate and ensure continuity of the Big Lots brand. We are grateful to our associates nationwide for their grit and resilience throughout this ...

This sale agreement and transfer present the strongest opportunity to preserve jobs, maximize value for the estate and ensure continuity of the Big Lots brand,” Big Lots Pres

Bankrupt retailer Big Lots said Friday it struck an 11th-hour deal to save hundreds of its stores via a sale to Gordon Brothers and Variety Wholesalers. Why it matters: The Columbus, Ohio-based company had about 27,

Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy in September, said that it reached an agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners that would keep hundreds of stores open and save thousands of jobs. The Columbus,

Bankrupt Big Lots Inc. has struck a deal to save hundreds of stores after an earlier sale of the business fell apart, saving the chain from closing down entirely.

Big Lots has struck a deal to save some stores from closing and keep the brand name alive. The discount retail chain announced late Friday that it has agreed to a sale transaction with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners,