Following the collapse of Big Lots, specialist retail concentrates in the U.S.

After filing for bankruptcy on September 9, 2024, the U.S. destocking retailer of furnitures Big Lots (2023 sales of US$4.72 billion with 1,392 stores) found a partial buyer. On January 3, an agreement was reached (amount undisclosed) with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, providing for the transfer of 200 to 400 stores and 2 distribution centres to Variety Wholesalers. These stores will retain the Big Lots brand. Variety Wholesalers, which operates 422 stores in the South East of the U.S.A....