6 PA Big Lots Locations Slated For Closure

PENNSYLVANIA — Beleaguered discount retail chain Big Lots is expected to close six Pennsylvania stores after recently expressing doubts about its chances for long-term survival. The retailer declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday. The move comes a month after the retailer closed about 300 locations nationwide.

Now, the chain says it will close roughly 250 additional stores by mid-January 2025, according to information from The Hill.

The chain's website confirms the following Pennsylvania locations are closing:

• Clifton Heights
• Coraopolis
• Exton
• Franklin Mills
• Kennett Square
• East York

In a release regarding the bankruptcy proceedings, Big Lots said it plans "to continue optimizing our store footprint" during its reorganization process.

"Though most of our stores are profitable, and we are taking every step possible to improve the profitability of all our stores, we will need to close certain locations to ensure that our business operates efficiently and we can continue serving our customers," the company stated in a release.

Big Lots said its stores and online shopping site will continue to operate as usual. The retailer expects to be able to continue to honor gift cards and store credit cards.

Founded in 1967, the company operated in its infancy as Consolidated International and operated closeout and discount stores under a variety of names. In 2001, the various store names and company were converted to the single national Big Lots brand.

Prior to the closures, Big Lots had more than 1,400 stores nationwide.

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