The closures across 15 states are expected to take place by April. Each of the locations set for closure were identified as “struggling” the retailer said. The retailer is also closing its E-Commerce Fulfillment Center in May when the facility’s lease expires.

The company that's purchased Big Lots has put up for sale the leases of hundreds of locations around the country, indicating those stores may likely be closing for good. Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy protection last year,

Several local Big Lots locations are set to close at the end of the month following the company's filing for bankruptcy and new ownership.