Big Lot is a popular retail store known by many American shoppers. They sell everything from food to furniture, electronics, toys, accessories and more at very friendly prices. According to the Big Lots website, there are 106 store locations in Florida. However, recently, Big Lots has announced the closure of many stores nationwide and that includes its store locations in Florida.
Why is Big Lots closing stores?
Big Lots is closing stores because of the company’s decision to streamline its operations and focus on locations that make the most money. According to a news report by CBS, the company’s spokesperson stated “while the majority of our stores are profitable, we have made the difficult decision to close certain underperforming stores”.
As stated in the filing by Big Lots, “ 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”. In a nutshell, Big Lots is currently facing financial challenges but unlike most retail brands, the company has decided to re-strategize to ensure that the brand survives in the long run by focusing their energy and resources to only profitable locations.
Big Lots closure in Florida
Florida is one of the largest states in terms of population and retail activity is not exempted from Big Lots’ decision. Store locations in various counties in Florida are affected, including rural and urban areas. The closure is part of Big lot’s new strategy to focus on more profitable store locations.
Impact of Big Lots closure in Florida
The closure of big lots in some locations in Florida will have several effects on the locals. For some residents, big lots provided an affordable option for everyday household items. When the stores are closed, shoppers will need to find alternative retail stores possibly in distant locations and with more expensive product price tags.
Employees will also be affected significantly as they may lose their jobs unless the company decides to transfer employees in closed locations to other functional big lots locations in Florida.
Regardless, Big Lots remains committed to serving Floridians via their remaining store locations in Florida and their online platform.
Locations of closed stores in Florida by county
Here is a list of all the big lots location in Florida that will close by county:
3921 Oakwood Blvd., Hollywood
- County: Broward County
8265 W Flagler St., Miami
- County: Miami-Dade County
5580 NW 167th St., Miami Lakes
- County: Miami-Dade County
2882 Tamiami Trail E, Naples
- County: Collier County
700 Blanding Blvd., Ste 1, Orange Park
- County: Clay County
11230 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
- County: Orange County
11672 E Colonial Dr., Orlando
- County: Orange County
1801 S Semoran Blvd., Orlando
- County: Orange County
7067 W Broward Blvd., Ste B, Plantation
- County: Broward County
1440 NE 23rd St., Pompano Beach
- County: Broward County
11854 US Highway 19, Port Richey
- County: Pasco County
511 N State Rd. 7, Royal Palm Beach
- County: Palm Beach County
3750 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota
- County: Sarasota County
2236 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart
- County: Martin County
12601 Citrus Plaza Dr., Tampa
- County: Hillsborough County
41306 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs
- County: Pinellas County
21697 State Rd. 7, Boca Raton
- County: Palm Beach County
25191 Chamber Of Commerce Dr., Bonita Springs
- County: Lee County
901 N Congress Ave., Boynton Beach
- County: Palm Beach County
7381 52nd Pl. E, Bradenton
- County: Manatee County
328 E Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston
- County: Hendry County
4847 Coconut Creek Pkwy., Coconut Creek
- County: Broward County
2400 W International Speedway, Daytona Beach
- County: Volusia County
34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin
- County: Okaloosa County
15271 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
- County: Lee County
1761 E Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale
- County: Broward County
For more information, visit the Big Lots website.
