Retail Openings: Is Big Lots Coming Back to Washington State?

If you are a fan of Big Lots, it might be making a comeback, and shoppers are getting excited for its return.

Retail Revival: Is Big Lots Making a Comeback in Washington

Tri-Cities once had several Big Lots stores, and shoppers were shocked when they closed their doors back in 2024, but it looks like there might be some hope on the horizon for fans of the discount thrift department store.

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Over 400 stores closed last year, but Variety Wholesalers purchased 200 Big Lots stores, hoping to reopen them in 2025. The Big Lots website even says, "The Comeback Starts Soon!"

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So far, this is the list of locations that are opening soon, according to cheapism.com

9 Big Lots locations will open on April 10 in six states.

1342 Indian Mound Dr., Mount Sterling, Kentucky
755 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana
5778 Hwy 80 E, Pearl, Mississippi
2605 W Main St., Tupelo, Mississippi
1432 E Dixie Dr., Asheboro, North Carolina
1041 S Riverside Dr., Clarksville, Tennessee
220 Dickson Plaza Dr., Dickson, Tennessee
744 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, Tennessee
2911 Hershberger Rd. NW, Roanoke, Virginia

So where does that leave Washington State Big Lots?

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So far, I couldn't find any Washington State opening news, but they still have a bunch of stores to open over 2025 and into 2026.

Cross your fingers if you are a Big Lots fan, and we'll see in the future if Big Lots returns to Washington State.

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