How The 'Toys R Us Effect' DESTROYED Big Lots

Big Lots is in a lot of financial trouble. The discount retailer is closing hundreds of stores and has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Big Lots is facing a major downfall after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024. Despite being a popular destination for budget-conscious shoppers, the retailer has struggled with declining sales, inventory issues, and an outdated eCommerce platform.

In this video, we explore the Big Lots bankruptcy, store closures, and the business model problems that led to years of financial losses. We also compare Big Lots vs Walmart and analyze the risks of its acquisition by Nexus Capital. Will Big Lots survive, or is it another retail bankruptcy case study in the making?

0:00 - Introduction to Big Lots Decline
0:57 - Big Lots Bankruptcy 2024
1:53 - Key Issues in Big Lots' Business Model
3:20 - Big Lots’ ECommerce Struggles
3:56 - Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
4:36 - The Private Equity Problem
5:33 - Private Equity & Toys R Us
6:23 - Impact of Private Equity on Big Lots
6:34 - Why Big Lots Failed