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Big Lots has made headlines in the past few years due to troubling signs of financial instability. Long before its bankruptcy declaration in September 2024—where the company cited an inability to manage over $550 million in debt—there were whispers of store closures and decreasing profitability. Once a powerhouse with around 1,400 locations across the United States, Big Lots has seen a drastic shift in its financial landscape.