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Author’s Note

This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets: Big Lots!, ScrapeHero.com, MSN.com and San Luis Obispo Tribune via Yahoo Finance.

Introduction

This weekend, it has been announced a second longstanding California location is permanently closing following a previous announcement of the closure of the company's Atascadero, California store which, based on a July 20 report from San Luis Obispo Tribune via Yahoo Finance, is among several dozen permanently closing though no formal date has yet been specified.

From this report: A large, yellow sign outside of the Big Lots bargain store in Atascadero says the store will be closing soon... The discounter said it plans to close between 35 and 40 stores in 2024, while opening three new stores, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For perspective, per ScrapeHero.com's most recently updated store location count: There are 1,392 Big Lots stores in the United States as of April 23, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Big Lots locations in the US is Texas, with 116 stores, which is about 8% of all Big Lots stores in the US.

Let us explore.

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According to a July 20 report from MSN.com, the company's Fresno location is also closing: In Fresno, the Big Lots store affected by the closure is located at the Northgate Shopping Center at 7370 N. Blackstone Ave., according to the store’s website. They are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Conclusion

This is a developing story. In the event of pertinent updates to matters discussed herein, inclusive of the store's specific closing date, I will share them here on NewsBreak.

Thank you for reading.