November 2024 3:40 a.m. 

In the KQEN Business Spotlight:

The Roseburg Big Lots store will permanently close in January.

The discount retailer filed for bankruptcy earlier this fall, saying it planned to close roughly 550 stores. National media reports from multiple outlets said by mid-October, more than 240 stores had closed. As of November 19th, that number had grown to 270. Last week, Big Lots filed new plans to close an additional 19 stores across nine states, including three in Oregon. The other Oregon locations being shuttered are Medford and Hermiston.

Big Lots Roseburg store has been in the North Roseburg Plaza on Northeast Stephens Street for approximately 25 years. Over the weekend, the parking lot at the store was packed and the business appeared to be very busy with shoppers. Signs indicated that most items are up to 25 percent off as the location prepares to close.