These 48 California Big Lots stores are closing. Here's what to know

Nearly 50 California Big Lots will close as the company struggles with a challenging consumer market.

In an early July filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission , the discount retailer said it planned to close 35 to 40 stores this year and open three. The company reported 1,392 operating stores at the start of 2024, down from 1,425 in the first quarter of 2023.

“In 2024, the U.S. economy has continued to face macroeconomic challenges, including elevated inflation, which has adversely impacted the buying power of our customers,” the filing from Big Lots said.

Here's what to know about the Big Lots closures and which California stores are closing.

These California Big Lots stores are closing

California has 109 Big Lots stores, second only to Texas (116) in the nation. According to its website , the discount chain has locations all over California, including three in Fresno, the most in one city in the state.

The following 48 California Big Lots locations had a banner on the website indicating the location would close and shoppers could receive up to 20% off:

• Anaheim: 1670 W Katella Avenue; Anaheim, CA 92802
• Anaheim: 6336 E Santa Ana Canyon Road; Anaheim, CA 92807
• Atascadero: 2240 El Camino Real; Atascadero, CA 93422
• Atwater: 1085 Bellevue Road; Atwater, CA, 95301
• Bakersfield: 1211 Olive Drive; Bakersfield, CA 93308
• Bakersfield: 2621 Fashion Place; Bakersfield, CA 93306
• Beaumont: 1782 E 2nd Street; Beaumont, CA 92223
• Camarillo: 353 Carmen Drive; Camarillo, CA 93010
• Santa Clarita/Canyon County: 19331 Soledad Canyon Road; Canyon County, CA 91351
• Chico: 1927 E 20th Street; Chico, CA 95928
• Concord: 2060 Monument Boulevard; Concord, CA 94520
• Corona: 740 N Main Street; Corona, CA 92880
• Culver City: 5587 Sepulveda Boulevard; Culver City, CA 90230
• Delano: 912 County Line Road; Delano, CA 93215
• El Cajon: 1085 E Main Street; El Cajon, CA 92021
• Fairfield: 1500 Oliver Road; Fairfield, CA 94534
• Folsom: 9500 Greenback Lane, Ste 22; Folsom, CA 95630
• Fresno: 7370 N Blackstone Avenue; Fresno, CA 93650
• Gilroy: 360 E 10th Street; Gilroy, CA 95020
• Hercules: 1551 Sycamore; Hercules, CA 94547
• Indio: 42225 Jackson Street, Ste B; Indio, CA 92203
• La Mesa: 6145 Lake Murray Boulevard; La Mesa, CA 91942
• Livermore: 4484 Las Positas Road; Livermore, CA 94551
• Lompoc: 1009 N H Street, Ste M; Lompoc, CA 93436
• Long Beach: 2238 N Bellflower Boulevard; Long Beach, CA 90815
• Los Banos: 951 W Pacheco Boulevard; Los Banos, CA 93635
• Manteca: 1321 West Yosemite, Avenue; Manteca, CA 95337
• Merced: 665 Fairfield Drive; Merced, CA 95348
• Milpitas: 111 Ranch Drive; Milpitas, CA 95035
• Modesto: 3900 Sisk Road; Modesto, CA 95356
• Oceanside: 1702 Oceanside Boulevard; Oceanside, CA 92054
• Ontario: 4430 Ontario Mills Parkwasy; Ontario, CA 91764
• Placerville: 47 Fair Lane; Placerville, CA 95667
• Rancho Santa Margarita: 30501 Avenida De Las Flores; Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
• Redlands: 810 Tri City Center; Redlands, CA 92374
• Riverside: 2620 Canyon Springs Parkway; Riverside, CA 92507
• Rohnert Park: 565 Rohner Park Expressway; Rohner Park, CA 94928
• Sacramento: 6630 Valley Hi Drive; Sacramento, CA 95823
• Sacramento: 8700 La Riviera Drive; Sacramento, CA 95826
• Salinas: 370 Northridge Mall; Salinas, CA 93906
• San Bernardino: 499 W Orange Show Road; San Bernardino, CA 92408
• Santa Clara: 3735 El Camino Real; Santa Clara, CA 95051
• Santa Maria: 1417 S Broadway; Santa Maria, CA 93454
• Santa Paula: 568 W Main Street, Ste B; Santa Paula, CA 93060
• Santa Rosa: 2055 Mendocino Avenue; Santa Rosa, CA 95401
• Simi Valley: 1189 Simi Town Center Way; Simi Valley, CA 93065
• Stockton: 2720 Country Club Boulevard; Stockton, CA 95204
• Temecula: 27411 Ynez Road: Temcula, CA 92591
• Tracy: 2681 N Tracy Boulevard; Tracy, CA 95376
• Turlock: 1840 Countryside Drive; Turlock, CA 95380
• Ukiah: 225 Orchard Plz; Ukiah, CA 95482
• Vacaville: 818 Alamo Drive; Vacaville, CA 95688
• Visalia: 2525 S Monney Boulevard; Visalia, CA 93277
• Woodland: 52 W Court Street; Woodland, CA 95695

Why is Big Lots closing?

Like many others, the retailer has grappled with declining sales amid rising prices and a downturn in consumer spending. According to the financial disclosure, sales dropped 10.2% between the first quarters of 2023 and 2024, equating to a loss of about $114.5 million.

The company also took on an additional $72.2 million, bringing the total from $501.6 million in the first quarter of 2023 to $573.8 million for the first quarter of this year. The company also said it had "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating, leading to speculation of a potential bankruptcy filing.

USA TODAY NETWORK contributed to this report.

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