NORTH CAROLINA - North Carolina shoppers, get ready for deals! Big Lots!, the popular discount retailer, is significantly boosting its presence in the Tar Heel State with the confirmed reopening of 27 store locations during May 2025.
This significant step is part of the brand's ongoing revitalization under new owners, Variety Wholesalers, bringing back access to numerous communities to discounted home goods, groceries, apparel, and more.
North Carolina Stores Returning in May
The extensive list of North Carolina towns welcoming Big Lots back this May includes:
- Belmont
- Burlington
- Clemmons
- Dunn
- Elizabeth City
- Elkin
- Fayetteville
- Gastonia
- Greensboro
- Greenville
- Hickory
- Kinston
- Lexington
- Lincolnton
- Mocksville
- Mooresville
- Mount Airy
- Newton
- Roanoke Rapids
- Rocky Mount
- Selma
- Shelby
- Southport
- Statesville
- Wake Forest
- Wilkesboro
- Wilson
(Specific addresses and reopening dates within May – either May 1st or May 15th – can be found at biglots.com).
What Shoppers Can Expect
These reopened Big Lots stores promise an improved shopping experience focused on value and variety:
- Expanded Inventory: Look for a newly expanded assortment of fresh inventory across categories like home goods, kitchen essentials, pantry items, and apparel.
- Great Deals: Continuing the Big Lots tradition of offering significant savings on everyday needs and famous brands.
- Phased Relaunch: While doors are opening quickly, the new owners note that stores will continuously add more products weekly leading up to grand opening celebrations planned for Fall 2025.
Part of a National Revitalization
North Carolina is prominently featured in Big Lots' national comeback strategy.
- May Reopenings: The 27 North Carolina stores are part of 132 locations reopening nationwide in May across 14 states. North Carolina has one of the highest numbers of reopenings in this phase.
- Commitment to Communities: "We're excited to bring an additional 132 Big Lots! locations back to life in May," said Lisa Seigies, president and CEO of Variety Wholesalers. "The customer response to the newly expanded assortment of fresh inventory and great deals has been overwhelmingly positive... I couldn't be prouder of the dedicated team who enabled us to serve these communities again!"
The reopening of 27 Big Lots stores across North Carolina is fantastic news for shoppers seeking value. This significant step in the brand's revitalization under Variety Wholesalers brings popular discounted merchandise back to numerous communities throughout the Tar Heel State this May.
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