Big Lots May Not Be Closing After All. The Company Announced A Deal To Sell Its Stores And Assets To Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Variety Wholesalers Plans To Acquire 200 To 400 Locations And Keep Them Operating Under The Big Lots Brand. The Retailer Filed For Bankruptcy This Fall But Could Keep Stores Open Pending A Judge’s Approval. It’s Still Unclear Which Locations Will Remain Open.