The new owner of Ohio-based Big Lots is auctioning off the leases of more than 500 stores, including several Columbus-area locations. Gordon Brothers Retail Partners closed on a last-minute agreement to acquire Big Lots earlier in January and has since listed the leases of more than 500 stores as part of

The CEO and president of Big Lots in December said the company remained "hopeful" about keeping some stores open.

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

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 CEO and president of Big Lots in December said the company remained "hopeful" about keeping some stores open.

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.

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

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.

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

As Big Lots' bankruptcy process continues, more than 460 locations are likely closing because their leases are on list of those for sale.