DENVER (KDVR) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain, is the latest company to announce store closures across the U.S., and a handful of Colorado locations will soon shut their doors.
In June, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing from the company said Big Lots planned to close between 35 to 40 stores this year. Leaders within the company cited inflation and their inability to compete under economic pressures as one of the reasons for the closures.
During the first quarter of 2024, the company reported $1 billion in sales, a 10.2% decrease compared to the same period last year, said Big Lots.
Colorado is home to 14 locations out of the company’s nearly 1,400 stores. However, that number will drop down to 10 by the end of the year.
FOX21’s sister station in Denver, FOX31, reached out to each location to confirm which ones will be closing permanently and which ones will remain open.
Which Colorado stores are closing?
Aurora – 6626 South Parker Road
Grand Junction – 2401 N Ave. Ste 19b
Littleton – 8100 W Crestline Ave. Unit B5
Longmont – 2151 Main St.
The banner above each of these locations on Big Lots’ website says customers can save up to 20% during the store’s closure.
It is unclear what date each of these stores will close down permanently.
These Colorado stores are staying open
Aurora-Seville – 15351 E Hampden Ave.
Brighton – 893 S Kuner Road
Southeast Colorado Springs – 1990 S Academy Blvd.
East Colorado Springs – 2975 New Center Point
North Colorado Springs – 5085 N Academy Blvd.
Greeley – 2628 11th Ave.
Lakewood – 7777 W Jewell Ave.
Pueblo – 755 Desert Flower Blvd.
Westminster – 4830 W 120th Ave.
Wheat Ridge – 4260 Wadsworth Blvd.
FOX31 reached out to Big Lots for comment on the closures but has yet to hear back.
Big Lots isn’t the only retailer planning closures in 2024.
In April it was announced 95 Express stores nationwide would close, including three in the Denver area. In June, Walgreens said “changes” to its business could result in hundreds of store closures. Finally, Albertsons Companies released a list in early July of 89 Colorado stores that could be sold in a planned merger between the company and Kroger if approved, most of the closing stores operate under the Safeway brand.
