Coverage dated September 8, 2024

Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to sell assets to Nexus Capital

Headline from ABC 30 Fresno

Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it contends with a pullback in consumer spending and soft sales.

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  1. ABC 30 Fresno

    Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to sell assets to Nexus Capital (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it contends with a pullback in consumer spending and soft sales.

  2. FOX 35 Orlando

    Big Lots files for bankruptcy, announces sale to investment firm – here’s what to know (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Big Lots previously expressed "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Big Lots files for bankruptcy (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Big Lots, the beleaguered discount retailer that previously warned it had “substantial doubt” about its survival, has filed for bankruptcy. As part of its Chapter 11 filing, the retailer announced that private equity firm Nexus Capital Management is acquiring…

  4. The Oregonian

    Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to sell assets (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The company will continue to sell goods at its stores and on its website during the court-supervised sale process.

  5. ABC 12 Flint

    Big Lots files for bankruptcy, acquired by private equity firm (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Big Lots, the beleaguered discount retailer that previously warned it had “substantial doubt” about its survival, has filed for bankruptcy.

  6. New York Post

    Big Lots files for bankruptcy, will sell assets to buyout firm as it blames high inflation (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it contends with a pullback in consumer spending and soft sales.

  7. Investopedia

    Big Lots Files for Bankruptcy, Agrees To Private-Equity Takeover (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections and agreed to sell itself to an affiliate of private-equity firm Nexus Capital Management, following extended sales declines and several quarters of losses at the discount retailer.

  8. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Discount retailer Big Lots files for bankruptcy (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for bankruptcy and agreed to sell its assets to an affiliate of private equity firm Nexus Capital Management, the companies announced Monday.

  9. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The Columbus, Ohio-based company plans to sell its assets and ongoing business operations to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management.

  10. NBC Chicago

    Big Lots files for bankruptcy, sells to PE firm as it promises to keep offering ‘extreme bargains' (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Discount home goods retailer Big Lots filed for bankruptcy as low-income shoppers slow spending on new furniture and home decor.

  11. Quartz

    Big Lots filed for bankruptcy as discount retailers are struggling (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The retailer will continue to operate its stores and website

  12. The Boston Globe

    Big Lots files for bankruptcy, agrees to sell to Nexus Capital (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The company is among a number of troubled retailers that have been hurt by a slowdown in home spending.

  13. CBS News

    Big Lots declares bankruptcy and agrees to be bought by private equity firm (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Big Lots files for Chapter 11 protection after years of declining sales and hundreds of store closures.

  14. FOX Business

    Big Lots files for bankruptcy, will close some stores amid sale to investment firm (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Months after Big Lots publicly announced signs of trouble, the home goods and seasonal retailer is selling its business as it starts bankruptcy proceedings.

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Big Lots files for bankruptcy amid significant store closures (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The discount retailer Big Lots, known for its treasure-hunt atmosphere and budget prices, has filed for bankruptcy and entered a sale agreement with a private equity firm.

  16. The Hill

    List: The Big Lots stores already closing amid bankruptcy filing (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Big Lots, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, says it plans to close additional stores in the coming months. Here's a look at the stores the retailer is already closing.

  17. The Daily Caller

    Big Lots Files For Bankruptcy As Inflation Continues To Wreak Havoc On Economy (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    U.S. discount retail chain Big Lots filed for bankruptcy Monday as Biden-era inflation continues to weaken consumer spending and push retailers out of business.

  18. NBC New York

    Big Lots files for bankruptcy protection, sells to private equity firm as it promises to keep offering ‘extreme bargains' (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Discount home goods retailer Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection as low-income shoppers slow spending on new furniture and home decor.

  19. People

    Big Lots Files for Bankruptcy: CEO Promises 'Extreme Bargains' Will Continue, but What Will Happen to the Stores? (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Major discount chain Big Lots has announced it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and of the company’s 1,400 stores nationwide, some will close "to ensure that our business operates efficiently"

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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