It’s been roughly five months since discount retailer Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In that time, the company has closed more than 500 stores, cutting its footprint down to less than 900 stores as of February 2025.

As Big Lots' bankruptcy process continues, there are 200 current stores being transferred to the new owner and are likely to remain open.

In December, Big Lots announced it will be closing all of its stores. Now, Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, the company helping Big Lots with its bankruptcy proceeding, has released a list of 200 stores likely to remain open.

A court filing lists Big Lots locations in 15 states, including 46 in North Carolina and 17 in Virginia, that could remain open under the company's new owners.

Several Ohio stores are among some 200 Big Lots stores could remain open, per a bankruptcy court filing. Here's the latest on the Columbus-based retailer.