DJ Daniel, cancer teen honored by Trump, has lots to say about DC
Democrats who disrespected Donald Trump in his joint speech to Congress have created an enemy of Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, the country's youngest honorary secret service agent. “They make me mad,” the 13-year-old cancer survivor told the Post. “If you're going to say something good, you don't need to be there. Honestly, if it's yourself and […]
Big Lots gets green light for last-minute sale of 200 to 400 stores
Household goods chain Big Lots has been granted a reprieve to keep hundreds of its stores open after a bankruptcy judge approved a last-minute sale to a new owner, according to reports. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Kate Stickles said at a court hearing Tuesday in Wilmington, Delaware, that the proposal was the best option after […]
Big Lots in deal to keep hundreds of stores open
Big Lots announced Friday that it will sell its stores, distribution centers and intellectual property to retailers including Variety Wholesaler to Gordon Brothers in an effort to preserve the brand and save some distributors and jobs. – Announced that it has reached an agreement with Retail Partners. Privately owned Variety Wholesalers plans to acquire 200 […]
Big Lots Starts Going-Out-of-Business Process After Sale Failure
Big Lots retailer is preparing to close all of its stores after filing for bankruptcy and closing more than 400 stores this year. Company officials said On Thursday, WNEP reported that a sale to a private equity firm failed, resulting in the store holding a “going out of business” sale. “The company stated in a […]
Big Lots to start holding ‘Going out of Business’ sales at remaining locations
Big Lots, a national retailer based in Columbus, Ohio, announced Thursday that it will begin a going-out-of-business sale at all of its remaining stores. The retail chain also announced that it does not plan to complete its previously announced asset purchase agreement with Nexus Capital Management and will continue to pursue an alternative sale with […]
Woeful Giants have lots riding on Drew Lock-Tommy DeVito call
ARLINGTON, Texas – The old saying goes that if a football team has two quarterbacks, it really doesn’t have one. With the Giants on a seven-game losing streak, is the quarterback debate erupting between close friends Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock after cutting starting pitcher Daniel Jones after 10 games? Who will head coach Brian […]
Donald Trump Bringing ‘Lots of Relief Material’ to Hurricane Victims
Former President Donald Trump is headed to Valdosta, Georgia, to deliver “tons of relief supplies” to victims of Hurricane Helen, and plans to visit North Carolina, but first wants to ensure local emergency management. Explaining. The focus is on helping those who are most affected but “not my business.” “We are now heading to Valdosta, […]
List: 47 more Big Lots stores across 25 states set to close; total surpasses 350
(NEXSTAR) — Nearly 50 more Big Lots stores in half of the states are joining a growing list of stores closing as part of the retail industry. bankruptcy filing. Since Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this monthmore than 340 stores were designated for closure. As of September 29, more than 30 stores […]
Saving ‘lots of precious little lives’
If the trap is wobbly, don't knock. New York City's rat control extends to the furry beasts' bedrooms, with the city council approving a measure that combines mouse traps with rodent birth control. According to PIX 11, the bill passed Thursday greenlights a program in parts of the city to place contraceptive pellets called ContraPest […]
Big Lots files for bankruptcy, to sell assets to buyout firm
Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with declining consumer spending and sluggish sales. The Columbus, Ohio-based company plans to sell its assets and ongoing operations to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. Big Lots, which sells furniture, home decor and other products, said in a statement on Monday […]