In a surprising move against the trend of retail closures, Big Lots is set to open 130 new stores across the United States, signaling a bold expansion strategy.

Big Lots will reopen 132 stores across 14 states in May as Variety Wholesalers works toward reviving 219 locations with fresh inventory and bargain-hunt deals.

The dozens of openings will come after the company filed for bankruptcy and closed some locations in 2024. Nine Big Lots locations in six states reopened on April 10, and the company plans to reopen 55 Big Lots stores on May 1. Two more rounds of openings are set to take place through early June.