Which Big Lots Stores Are Closing In 2024. Big lots said it planned to close 35 to 40 stores this year and open three. Big lots is closing down stores in 2024 after a tough first quarter, with the troubled discount retailer initially planning to shutter 35 to 40 locations.
Big lots (nyse:big) has 1,389 stores in 48 states at the moment, so the closings represent about 10% of its physical footprint. Most of us have enjoyed rambling around a big lots store at some time or anotherโbut maybe we should have gone more often.