Big Lots, Inc.
Location
Ohio
Founded
1967-02-08
Website
Risk Signals
2599 news mentions monitored
Industry Context
This company is tracked across risk categories, including those related to its sector (e.g., Variety Stores), including supply chain integrity, ESG practices, labor disputes, and regulatory compliance.
Filter risk signals by topic
Select a theme below to explore the company’s news mentions in specific risk areas.
Recent Articles about Big Lots, Inc.
Live alerts from global media, monitored by Business Radar
2024-12-30 (fredericksburg.com)
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of US stores open
The chain filed for bankruptcy protection in September, saying inflation and high interest rates caused consumers to pull back on purchases.
Read more
2024-12-23 (tdn.com)
Big Lots to close 6 remaining WA stores, including Longview
The retailer has blamed its spiral on inflation and high interest rates as customers reduced spending.
Read more
2024-11-22 (fingerlakes1.com)
Retailers hike store card interest rates ahead of Fed cuts
Retailers hike store card interest rates ahead of Fed cuts News
Read more
2024-10-26 (2001online.com)
USA | Famous retailer closes its locations in 27 states: Find out why
One of the best-known retail chains in the United States is going through a serious financial crisis that has caused the...
Read more
2024-10-11 (npr.org)
The dock strike is temporarily over: What did we learn from it? : Planet Money :
Even in our modern world with planes and jets and drones, the vast majority of goods are moved around the planet in cargo ships. Which means our ports are the backbone of our global economy. The longshoremans' strike closed the eastern ports for only three days, but those three days raised a lot of questions.Like - why is a discount furniture store the fourth largest importer on the East Coast? How come so many bananas come through Wilmington, Delaware? Why do we need live frogs delivered into the US six times a month? And... how do we even keep track of all of these imports? On today's episode, we get into #PortFacts!This episode was hosted by Kenny Malone and Amanda Aronczyk. It was produced by Sam Yellowhorse Kesler. It was edited by Audrey Quinn, and fact-checked by Dania Suleman. Engineering by Cena Loffredo and Kwesi Lee with an assist from Valentina Rodriguez Sanchez.
Read more
2024-09-10 (oann.com)
Big Lots Announces Filing For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Big Lots representatives stated on Monday that it has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for protection from its massive debts, with the retailer citing "inflation and high interest rates" as reasons for filing.
Read more
2024-09-10 (cafebiz.vn)
The 57-year-old retail chain went bankrupt, selling itself for $760 million
Sharing about the economic factors that pushed it to bankruptcy, the company listed inflation and high interest rates because this caused consumers to change their buying habits.
Read more
2024-09-09 (dispatch.com)
Big Lots files for bankruptcy protection, says store operations will continue
Struggling closeout retailer Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, saying it's been hurt by inflation and high interest rates.
Read more
2024-09-09 (dailywire.com)
Big Lots Files For Bankruptcy Citing Inflation
Big Lots filed for bankruptcy on Monday citing inflation and high interest rates as main reasons for the discount retail store’s financial troubles. The home goods chain, which boasts bargain prices for furniture and decor also pointed to fewer people spending money on these things in the wake of
Read more
2024-08-29 (bluradio.com)
The famous discount store chain that could declare bankruptcy
This is a chain of stores specializing in home products. A drop in sales could be the reason for your financial crisis.
Read more
2022-10-29 (aol.com)
‘Big’ national chains coming to Ceres vacant supermarket, more restaurants opening
“These projects represent a strong economic outlook and hopefully just the tip of the iceberg for the City of Ceres.”
Read more
2020-06-23 (voiceofalexandria.com)
American booking full flights next week; Big Lots still busy
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the national and global response, the work place
Read more