Maxway and Bargain Town. The stores would continue operating under the Big Lots name. The deal may be a potential lifeline for the bankrupt retailer as it appeared headed for total liquidation.

Variety, which operates more than 400 discount stores in 18 states ... Roses Express and Maxway banners. Lisa Seigies, president and CEO of Variety Wholesalers said: "We're thrilled to bring ...

We have known that some Big Lots stores would remain. But now we know when the dozens of locations in North Carolina will ...

A Big Lots store in Asheboro is among the initial nine locations being reopened Thursday by the chain's new owner, Variety Wholesalers Inc., which also owns the Maxway and Roses discount stores.