Major Retail Chain Closes 300 Locations: Utah Stores Impacted

Lately, it feels like we've had tons of major retailers closing their doors after decades in the spotlight. Inflation is hurting these businesses, but more importantly, online shopping is hurting these businesses. More people are shopping online in 2024 than in the brick and mortar stores. We've seen businesses like Bed Bath & Beyond, Rue 21, and Sunday Morning, close doors. Another major retail chain has announced that they'll be closing down nearly a third of their stores. 300 Locations will be shut down.

WHAT IS THE CHAIN THAT WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN 300 STORES?

Big Lots has announced that of their 1,389 stores, they'll be shutting down 300 of them across the United States. Utah will be impacted by these closures as well. Three Utah Big Lots will meet their maker in the near future.

WHAT BIG LOTS WILL BE SHUT DOWN IN UTAH?

Layton, Utah (1030 N. Main Street):

Logan, Utah (1617 N. Main Street):

Murray, Utah (5516 S. 900 East):

WHAT BIG LOTS WILL NOT BE SHUT DOWN?

There will be 4 Big Lots In Utah that will NOT be shut down.

• American Fork
• Kearns
• South Ogden
• West Jordan

WHAT IS BIG LOTS KNOWN FOR?

According to the Big Lots website, Big Lots is was Founded in 1967, Big Lots started as a company of closeout deals for auto parts and has grown into a household name known for fantastic savings across many home and lifestyle products. They also carry many name brand items, and offer merchandise at prices that are 20–40% lower than most discount retailers and up to 70% lower than conventional retailers.

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