About 500 Big Lots stores are planned to close, including 23 more in Ohio. Here's a look at the latest on the Columbus-based retailer's bankruptcy.

The company that bought Big Lots is planning to close hundreds of the chain's stores, including three in Mississippi. Here's what we know so far.

All remaining New York Big Lots store leases are up for sale as the company navigates bankruptcy. Gordon Brothers Retail Partners began listing over 460 locations nationwide, including 49 in New York, with offers due by Jan. 24. This signals likely closures, though some stores may transition to new ownership.

The company helping Big Lots through its bankruptcy process is selling the leases of six stores across Tennessee. In September, Big Lots announced it was filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy and it would close over 300 stores in addition to the originally planned 35 to 40 store closures.

The states with the most Big Lots locations up for sale on the list are Texas (72), New York (49) and Florida (44).

Twenty-one Big Lots leases went up for sale this month.

While not much information is available, the company's plans to sell many store leases may provide some insight.

A real estate agency is selling leases for Big Lots locations across 47 U.S. states. See which locations are in Georgia.

Big Lots has a list of 21 Pennsylvania locations for which their leases were listed for sale, which means they very well could be closing. It’s been an

Leases for all remaining New York Big Lots stores are for sale, pointing to probable closures as the company continues to work through the bankruptcy process.

The company that owns the Big Lots brand is selling leases for stores nationwide, it recently said, and numerous Michigan locations are among those affected. Gordon Brothers, which calls itself a global asset expert, currently own Big Lots and is selling leases in 47 states across the country, including in Michigan.