Big Lots is entering its final wave of store reopenings under its new owners.
The discounter will reopen 78 additional locations on June 5. The stores are located in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Big Lots in final phase of store reopenings — June date set for 78 locations | Chain Store Age
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