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Big Lots! is Back with Grand Opening Under New Ownership
October 2,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Big Lots! is officially back under new ownership, and is announcing a Grand Opening Celebration for all stores that opened earlier this year. Celebrations will be held at all open Big Lots! locations starting at 9am on Oct 30.
In celebration of its Grand Opening Month, Big Lots! is offering customers ways to save throughout Oct. In the lead-up to The Grand Opening event, shoppers are invited to a special Grand Opening Kickoff Event, taking place Oct 2–5, where customers will receive 10% off everything in the store (excluding prepaid gift cards).
Earlier this year, Big Lots! re-opened in 15 states with Variety Wholesalers acquiring the brand’s intellectual property and 219 store locations. Now, fully stocked with a great assortment, the Company is kicking off a new chapter with a national grand opening event. The new Big Lots! welcomes its customers back with expanded assortments and a renewed commitment to delivering quality, value, and convenience, just in time for the holiday season.
A Fresh Start, Same Big Value
“We’re proud to bring Big Lots! Back - better than ever,” said Lisa Seigies, president and CEO of Variety Wholesalers. “Our team has worked hard to restore the value, selection, and experience customers love. We listened to their feedback, expanded our furniture department, and brought back an exciting assortment of seasonal goods at unbeatable prices. We can’t wait to celebrate our grand opening with fun events, surprises, and a Christmas 2025 collection customers are going to love.”
The Grand Opening Celebration on Oct 30 will also serve as the official kickoff to the holiday season, giving customers first access to seasonal savings, festive décor, and gift-giving inspiration.
What Shoppers Can Expect:
With enhanced product offerings and an even stronger focus on customer needs, shoppers can now explore:
An Expanded Furniture Assortment: Based on customer feedback and high demand, Big Lots! has significantly grown its furniture selection with more styles, functions, and price points for every home.
A New Apparel Department for the entire family
Seasonal Goods & Holiday Favorites: Find the unique holiday treasures, décor, and gift items Big Lots! is known.
A Full Assortment of Everyday Essentials and Treasures: From home décor and everyday apparel to non-perishable grocery staples and seasonal items.
“Our store teams have been working incredibly hard to get shelves stocked and the doors open,” added Seigies. “We're proud to celebrate and kick-off the holiday season with something special. We encourage customers who visited stores when we first opened to come back and see our expanded selection. Our assortment of items continues to get better every day.”
A full list of store locations can be found at www.BigLots.com. Follow Big Lots! on social @biglots for announcements on exclusive offers and store events.