2 Big Lots locations in Oregon to close

Two Oregon Big Lots locations will be closing, according to the retailer's website.

The Salem and Albany locations of the discount retail chain are set to close and offering up to 20% off, according to banners at the top of the locations' web pages.

The closures come after Big Lots announced earlier this month that it would close 35 to 40 stores across the country, citing “elevated inflation” and decreased consumer spending.

“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,” a financial disclosure from Big Lots states.

Big Lots, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has 12 other locations in Oregon: Beaverton, Bend, Eugene, Grants Pass, Gresham, Hermiston, Klamath Falls, Medford, North Bend, Portland, Roseburg and Springfield, according to its website.

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