As Big Lots embarks on a Chapter 11 restructuring and prepares for acquisition by Nexus Capital Management, retail analysts are evaluating the company’s future amid a challenging market. They note this bankruptcy filing not only signals deep-rooted issues in Big Lots’ business model, but also...
Discount retailer Big Lots has declared bankruptcy and sold itself to an investment firm. The company announced Monday (Sept. 9) that it had entered voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, to facilitate its sale to an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management....
Big Lots is reportedly considering bankruptcy amid continued declines in sales. The off-price home goods retailer received a loan earlier this year to help it navigate a liquidity crunch and is now seeking investors in an attempt to avoid bankruptcy, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Aug. 28), citing...
Discount retailers are closing shop as financially constrained consumers pull back their spending, with Big Lots the latest to take a hit. The discount chain is closing stores by the dozens. Per a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission highlighted by the New...
October 02, 2024
As the holiday shopping season approaches, retailers are rolling out early sales strategies to capture consumer spending against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. With inflation concerns and fluctuating consumer confidence influencing purchasing behaviors, holiday shoppers are adopting a more frugal approach this year, with 33% planning to spend less than in 2023, Bankrate reported. In […]
May 31, 2023
Merchants are embracing smaller footprints in a greater effort to cut costs and renew customer focus. Marking a significant shift in retailer strategy, major stores determined to adapt to the...
May 24, 2023
The latest data from PYMNTS on paycheck-to-paycheck living shows that high earners feel the pinch of credit card debt and wages that aren’t keeping up with inflation. And that may...
September 09, 2024
Discount retailer Big Lots has declared bankruptcy and sold itself to an investment firm. The company announced Monday (Sept. 9) that it had entered voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, to facilitate its sale to an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management. The retailer also indicated it will close some locations. “The […]
August 28, 2024
Big Lots is reportedly considering bankruptcy amid continued declines in sales. The off-price home goods retailer received a loan earlier this year to help it navigate a liquidity crunch and is...
March 24, 2024
U.K. and U.S. retailers are reportedly finding that deep discounts aren’t enough to woo consumers. “Even the strongest and highest profile brands up and down the country are struggling,” said Julie Palmer, a...
March 07, 2024
Big Lots will continue its “extreme bargains” campaign into 2024 as it looks to improve sales. The discount retailer on Thursday (March 7) released earnings that showed its comparable sales down 8.6%,...