National Retailer Set to Open in Former Big Lots Location: Here’s What We Know
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, an American discount retail chain, is set to join as a new merchant in Topeka.
The new retail store will be located at the former Big Lots site at 5121 S.W. 29th St.
According to its website, Ollie’s is the biggest seller of discounted goods and surplus stock in the U.S. These stores offer products like home accessories, groceries, literature, flooring options, playthings, personal care items, and much more.
Tom Kuypers, who serves as Ollie’s marketing and advertising director, mentioned that the firm is thrilled about inaugurating the new site in the capital city.
When is Ollie’s expected to open in Topeka?
“Midsummer, we plan to open at the previous Big Lots site in Topeka,” Kuypers informed The Capital-Journal.
He mentioned that it’s difficult to pinpoint precise dates because of potential construction hurdles, but midsummer is the target.
Openings for a retail store manager and a retail co-store manager positions are available at this location.
Ollie’s website
The store manager role became available on April 11, whereas the co-store manager position opened on April 17.
When was the Big Lots store in Topeka closed?
The Big Lots store in Topeka shut down on February 26.
On Dec. 19, the
The company declared it will shut down
following all of its location closures and the company’s filing for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy
.
Oliver’s firm purchased 63 outlets from Big Lots.
On February 27, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. disclosed the purchases made through Gordon Brothers, a liquidation company managing the disposal of Big Lots stores. The company based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, noted that these acquisitions are contingent upon receiving final approval from the bankruptcy court and meeting standard closing requirements.
USA Today reported.
“We’re thrilled to announce the addition of 40 more ex-Big Lot store sites,” stated Eric van der Valk, who serves as both the president and CEO of Ollie’s.
news release
All aspects of these stores align perfectly with our company’s strategic objectives for expansion. The sizes of the properties, advantageous leasing conditions, positioning within current and neighboring markets, along with their history of serving budget-conscious customers, make them ideal.
The CEO stated that Ollie’s will aim to inaugurate roughly 75 new stores in 2025 due to this deal.
Currently, Ollie’s has 568 stores across 31 U.S. states, as stated by the company.
The article initially appeared in the Topeka Capital-Journal.
National chain set to launch operations at the former Big Lots site in Topeka. Here’s what you should know.