Ollie's Acquires Additional Big Lots StoresThe closeout chain has now acquired 15 locations from bankrupt retailer Bids Now Being Accepted on 255 Big Lots Store LeasesNationwide move relates to retailer’s restructuring and sale process Ollie’s Acquires Former Big Lots Stores Rival discounter was the winning bidder of 7 leases in bankruptcy sale process Big Lots Sweetens the Deal for Social Media Creators New partnership allows influencers, publishers to earn commission on referral sales THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger Trial Heats Up; Ahold Delhaize Plots U.S. Future Amazon Fresh’s quest for value shoppers and bankruptcy news from Big Lots also captured audiences this week Big Lots Files for Bankruptcy, Agrees to Be Acquired by Investment Firm Voluntary Chapter 11 process initiated to facilitate restructuring, ownership transition Big Lots Closing About 300 Stores; California Takes Big Hit Discount retail chain is shrinking its brick-and-mortar footprint THE FRIDAY 5: Ahold Delhaize Shares New Strategy; Kroger’s Receipt Checks Weis' 1st ground-up construction project since pandemic and Big Lots gaining in grocery also garnered clicks this week Q&A: How Big Lots is Gaining Grocery Customers Progressive Grocer talks with SVP Seth Marks Big Lots Now on Uber Eats App Company becomes 1st national home discount retailer to partner with delivery service 1