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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, Local.BigLots.com and CBSNews.com.

Introduction

Due to the discount chain reporting a net loss of $205 million in the last quarter, per a July 30 report from CBSNews.com, Big Lots! is permanently closing dozens of stores nationwide, including what is now listed as 26 Florida store closures.

The stores are listed as "Closing Soon," with no specific dates announced.

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 the Big Lots website, the 26 Florida stores that will be closing are the following:

• Boca Raton, 21697 State Road 7
• Bonita Springs, 25191 Chamber Of Commerce Drive
• Boynton Beach, 901 N. Congress Ave.
• Bradenton, 7381 52^nd Place E.
• Clewiston, 328 E Sugarland Highway
• Coconut Creek, 4847 Coconut Creek Parkway
• Daytona Beach, 2400 W. International Speedway
• Destin, 34940 Emerald Coast Parkway
• Fort Myers, 15271 McGregor Blvd.
• Hallandale, 1761 E Hallandale Beach Blvd
• Hollywood, 3921 Oakwood Blvd
• Miami, 8265 W. Flagler St.
• MiamiLakes, 5580 NW 167th St
• Naples, 2882 Tamiami Trail E.
• Orange Park, 700 Blanding Blvd
• Orlando
• • 11230 S Orange Blossom Trail
  • 11672 E. Colonial Drive
  • 1801 S. Semoran Blvd
• Plantation, 7067 W. Broward Blvd
• Pompano Beach, 1440 Ne 23rd St
• Port Richey, 11854 US Highway 19
• Royal Palm Beach, 511 N. SR 7
• Sarasota, 3750 Bee Ridge Road
• Stuart, 2236 SE Federal Highway
• Tampa, 12601 Citrus Plaza Drive
• Tarpon Springs, 41306 US Highway 19 N.

Conclusion

This is a developing story. In the event of pertinent updates to matters discussed herein, inclusive of the stores' specific closing dates and possible identification of further closures, I will share them here on NewsBreak.

Thank you for reading.