Your Stories Q&A: What's next for closed Big Lots in Oswego?
OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer!
Is another store planned for the closed Big Lots in Oswego Plaza?
The Big Lots in Oswego was one of several to close in our area, after the discount store filed for bankruptcy last year.
The Big Lots was located in the Oswego Plaza off NY-104. It's the same plaza where Hobby Lobby and Texas Roadhouse are located.
A 'For Lease' sign can be seen on the window, as well as a note on the door from Big Lots, thanking the community for its support.
The plaza's property manager, Tim Kerstetter, said the Big Lots store was cleared out about a week ago.
He said right now, nothing is lined up to replace the closed Big Lots, but they are actively looking.
He said they've spoken with a few companies, but want to make sure the next business to sign a lease is the right fit for the plaza.
There's at least one Big Lots in Central New York that is slated to reopen. Earlier this year, discount retailer Ocean State Job Lot acquired 15 former Big Lots stores across eight states, including the one in Clay.
According to Ocean State Job Lot's website, the 15 stores they acquired are slated to open by early summer.
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