The Big Lots! store at 825 Cleveland St. in Elyria is reopening to the public this Thursday, May 15, as part of a national relaunch effort announced by Variety Wholesalers Inc.
Elyria is one of 132 Big Lots! locations reopening this month across 14 states, following the company’s December 2024 acquisition of 219 stores and two distribution centers from Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. The store re-openings are being rolled out in phases throughout May.
Variety Wholesalers, headquartered in Henderson, North Carolina, operates more than 400 stores under various banners, including Roses Discount Stores, Roses Express, and Maxway. The company said this relaunch reflects its strategy to revitalize the Big Lots! brand and enhance access to affordable retail for local communities.
The Elyria location will feature a remodeled layout and an expanded selection of merchandise. Shoppers can expect a broader mix of products, including family apparel, home goods, pantry staples, and electronics—part of a wider effort to provide a “treasure hunt” shopping experience with name-brand items at value prices.
“We’re excited to bring an additional 132 Big Lots! locations back to life in May,” Variety Wholesalers President and CEO Lisa Seigies said in a press release. “The customer response to the newly expanded assortment of fresh inventory and great deals has been overwhelmingly positive.”
The return of Big Lots! marks a retail comeback for Elyria, restoring a longtime shopping destination for local residents. More information, including store hours and ongoing promotions, can be found at biglots.com.