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Big Lots Closing Stores In Florida

Big Lots closing stores in Florida. The discount retailer has been having big problems for awhile now and it’s finally caught up to them. The company has filed for Chapter…

Big Lots Closing Stores In Florida Discount Store Big Lots Files For Bankruptcy

AUSTIN, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 09: The sign for Big Lots is displayed outside its store on September 09, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Big Lots has filed for bankruptcy after consecutively…

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Big Lots closing stores in Florida. The discount retailer has been having big problems for awhile now and it's finally caught up to them. The company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has been sold to the private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. This will cause them to close many stores around the country. Will there be any stores in Florida closing? The answer is yes.

Big Lots sells a lot of closeout furniture and home décor. Ever since high interest rates and a slow housing market, Big Lots has had a hard time making ends meet. The demand for their home goods has not been as high. The company runs over 13-hundred stores in 48 states but plans to close almost 300 locations to reduce costs. The sale to Nexus isn’t complete just yet; Big Lots will hold a court-supervised auction for the business, which could go to a different buyer if someone outbids the equity firm.

Although Big Lots has yet to publish a list of its planned store closures, in the filing with Delaware’s bankruptcy court, the company has confirmed the commencement process of closing 295 stores. The filing included a list of more than 100 locations across 32 states whose leases are expected to be rejected in September. Which stores in our area will be closing? These are the locations on the list.

Big Lots Closing Stores In Florida

  • 328 E Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL
  • 700 Blanding Blvd Ste 1, Orange Park, FL
  • 5580 NW 167th St, Miami Lakes, FL
  • 2236 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL
  • 3921 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL
  • 25191 Chamber of Commerce Dr, Bonita Springs, FL
  • 1761 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale, FL
  • 11230 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL

So, the good news is, there isn't any on the list that are in the Tampa Bay area. Fast Company has a complete list of stores.

I love Big Lots. They have great holiday decorations that won't make you break the bank. It's a great time to get Halloween, Thanksgiving and even Christmas decorations. I have purchased all kinds of stuff from Big Lots, from pillows, to cleaning supplies to home décor. I would be really bummed if the Big Lots near my home closed down.

This Is The Cheapest Grocery Store In Florida

If you are tired of spending a lot of money on groceries, you have come to the right article. " This Is The Cheapest Grocery Store In Florida ." This particular grocery store has some locations where I live in St. Petersburg but I have yet to shop there. I live alone and my bill is always over $200, so I could only imagine people with families.

How much is your weekly grocery bill? Feel free to email me to Babs@wild941.com. Is it just me or does it feel like groceries are more expensive this year, than they have been in previous years? According to research, we are right!

Are Americans Spending More Money On Groceries In 2024?

This Is The Cheapest Grocery Store In Florida

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According to research done by Ramsey Solutions, 58% of Americans are spending more on groceries this year over last year. Ramsey solutions says that food prices have jumped 2.6% over the past year. It's almost like we are now working just to eat. Food is important but you should not have to spend your whole check on feeding your family. I did this topic on the radio last week and there was a woman with a family of 4 who says she spends almost $1k on groceries every two weeks. She did say that she prefers the healthier and organic options when it comes to food. Yes, that makes a difference. However, you should not have to spend a fortune just to eat healthy.

Even though this is the cheapest grocery store in Florida, a lot of people still prefer to shop at Publix. Especially when they have some great BOGO's going on.

The Is The Cheapest Grocery Store In Florida

Ramsey solutions put together a list of the 10 cheapest grocery stores in America for 2024 . Below you will find 4 of the cheapest grocery stores in Florida. Do you shop at any of these? If not your probably will now!

Aldi

Aldi is the number one cheapest grocery store in America which would automatically make it the cheapest grocery store in Florida. There are many locations all across this great state. They keep their cost down by having customers rent baskets, not offering free bags and also customers have to bag their own groceries. Seems like a lot of work right? Well that's what keeps the cost down. They have great deals that change weekly, make sure y0u check their website.

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Trader Joes

Trader Joes is the 5th cheapest grocery store in America and the 2nd cheapest grocery store in Florida. There are so many Trader locations and yes I have actually shopped at Trader Joes before. They keep their prices down by mostly stocking their store brand, not paying for ad's and they also buy in volume. Make sure you check Trader Joe's website for their sale updates.

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Walmart

Walmart is the 3rd cheapest grocery store in Florida but the 7th cheapest in America. They keep their prices down because they have huge bargaining power with their suppliers. Also they sell so much they can afford lower prices. Check the Walmart website for all of their updates.

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Sam's Club

Sam's Club is the 10th cheapest grocery store in America, but the 4th cheapest grocery store in Florida. They keep their cost low by buying in bulk and charging membership fees. They also take advantage of their vendor relationship with Walmart. Check Sam's club website for all of their deals.

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