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Discount store chain Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is set to open nine stores in seven states by the end of October, as the company continues to expand after taking over locations from Big Lots.Earlier this year, Ollie’s acquired 40 Big Lots locations through auction, as the latter filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024. Between January and May, Ollie’s opened 25 new stores throughout the country − a record for the Pennsylvania-based retailer. Eighteen of those stores were former Big Lots locations.“These stores are off to a very strong start,” Ollie’s CEO Eric van der Valk said of the new stores during an earnings call in June.As the year has progressed, Ollie’s has continued to open locations, with two openings on Oct. 1 and several other openings throughout the summer as well.Here is what you need to know about the new Ollie’s locations.Where is Ollie’s Bargain Outlet opening new stores?Ollie’s lists nine locations with future opening dates in October on its “News & Events” page.759 Hwy 62 E, Suite 311, Mountain Home, Arkansas (opening Oct. 8)2525 IN-44, Shelbyville, Indiana (opening Oct. 8)1060 Washington Square SC, Washington, Missouri (opening Oct. 9)3161 S McKenzie St., Foley, Alabama (opening Oct. 9)139 S Interstate 35, New Braunfels, Texas (opening Oct. 9)1305 Sidney Baker St., Kerrville, Texas (opening Oct. 9)353 John Fitch Hwy., Fitchburg, Massachusetts (opening Oct. 15)824 Park Ave., Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (opening Oct. 22)303 E Battlefield St. Suite J, Springfield, Missouri (opening Oct. 23)USA TODAY’s Greta Cross contributed to this report.Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
