A retailer now launches a massive sale after closing 300 stores, with industry rumors suggesting the company is eyeing bankruptcy.
Big Lots is launching discounts for the Halloween season despite facing widespread store closures and rumors of an impending bankruptcy filing.
As October approaches, the retailer is offering significant deals on Halloween decorations, costumes, and more, according to an August press release.
The company announced it purchased approximately $11 million worth of items from a well-known national party supply retailer’s overstock, promoting this as the “biggest extreme bargain Halloween closeout ever.”
Discounts will range from 50% to 70% off across various categories, including indoor and outdoor decorations, costumes for adults, children, and pets, as well as trick-or-treat supplies and apparel.
Big Lots aims to establish itself as the “nation’s largest discount Halloween retailer” this year, with CEO Bruce Thorn highlighting that “truckloads” of Halloween merchandise are arriving weekly.
He stated, “Our ongoing efforts to find high-demand products at unbeatable prices are accelerating,” making this Halloween season the biggest yet for the retailer.
However, these deals are only available in-store and for a limited time, prompting shoppers to act quickly.
These Halloween promotions follow a recent event during National Bargain Hunting Week, where Big Lots offered discounts of up to 85% from August 12 to 18.
The retailer encouraged customers to sign up for its BIG rewards program to access more daily deals and to share their purchases using a “Brag on the Tag” filter.
The announcement of these sales comes after Big Lots confirmed plans to close at least 315 stores across 35 states, which represents about 22% of its 1,389 U.S. locations.
California will experience the most closures, with 75 stores shutting down, leaving only 34 remaining.
These closures stem from inflation impacting consumer spending habits, as noted in a summer filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The filing also expressed “substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue,” highlighting financial struggles, including declining sales and approximately $573 million in long-term debt.
While concerns about bankruptcy persist, Big Lots is committed to making quick improvements, and the Halloween promotions are part of its strategy for recovery.
The company plans to enhance its liquidity and improve overall business performance.
Shoppers have already begun to notice closures, including one in a major mall, leading to some dissatisfaction.
Additionally, some customers criticized the retailer for seemingly “celebrating” its closures with promotional events.
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A massive rental company with 34k locations now shuts down its operations after filing for bankruptcy and 22 years in business.
Users of movie rental company Redbox were left saddened after it was announced that it would be shutting down operations.
The announcement comes after the rental company’s parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
According to court documents obtained by the Washington Post, the Connecticut-based company claimed to be one billion dollars in debt.
As a result, Redbox, which was a staple of many grocery stores including Walgreens, and CVS will be shuttered.
Many fans took to social media to express how upset they were with the loss.
“I knew it was coming, sadly,” UltraVada wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
“It was inevitable,” a second person mourned.
“I knew this would happen when I heard they filed for Bankruptcy but its still sad to hear. I have a lot of fun memories of Redbox,” a third person lamented.
“I still don’t think this will be or ever be the end of physical media as we do still get remasters of some movies in 4k/Bluray.”
One person revealed that they had forgotten the rental service had existed.
Some users were not surprised by the announcement.
“Not surprised since nobody really rents videos anymore with the rise of streaming and what not,” one user admitted.
“Also kinda remember getting into a feud with them on here.”
One user also pointed out that the last remaining Blockbuster, located in Bend, Oregon, managed to outlive Redbox.
Redbox was acquired by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE) in 2022 and became one of the company’s flagship video-on-demand streaming services.
At its peak, CSSE operated more than 20,000 DVD rental kiosks across the country.
The company’s filing means that the company’s more than 1,000 employees will be laid off, per The Wall Street Journal.
It was also reported by Deadline that many employees at CSSE hadn’t received their paychecks and had medical benefits cut in late June.
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