Latest Business News:Struggling retailer Big Lots files for bankruptcy protection

Struggling closeout retailer Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, saying it's been hurt by inflation and high interest rates. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Business Report LATEST BUSINESS NEWS THROUGHOUT GREATER CINCINNATI Mon Sep 9 2024 [Struggling retailer Big Lots files for bankruptcy protection]( [Big Lots Corporate Headquarters, 4900 E. Dublin Granville Road in Westerville photographed May 12, 2021.]( Struggling closeout retailer Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, saying it's been hurt by inflation and high interest rates. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [The Drinkery, a staple bar in Over-the-Rhine, will be closing in August to rebrand as a laid-back cocktail lounge, Four Entertainment Group announced in a news release.]( [The Drinkery embraces remodeling setback with cheeky rebrand]( The Drinkery will temporarily rebrand as The Setback to embrace a delay in the bar's planned complete remodeling. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati-based supermarket giant Kroger continues to push a controversial $25 billion merger with rival Albertsons.]( [6 key quotes from the Kroger hearing on the Albertsons merger]( After two weeks of legal arguments and testimony the hearing on Kroger's proposed $25 billion takeover of Albertsons is getting closer to wrapping up. [READ MORE]( [Find out how much property is selling for in your neighborhood.]( [$1.67 million Indian Hill home sale among the week's top property transfers]( Find out what property is selling for in your neighborhood [READ MORE]( [Taste of Belgium owner, Jean-Francois Flechet, sits in his restaurant at the Cincinnati Banks on Thursday Jan 4, 2018.]( [Taste of Belgium owner opens up about recent closures]( After the closure of five Taste of Belgium locations this year, owner Jean-Francois Flechet discusses the challenges his restaurants face. [READ MORE]( [The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition Beer Bobblehead Series featuring Pabst Blue Ribbon, Blatz and Schlitz Bobbleheads.]( [Is PBR, Schlitz or Blatz your beer? Then check out these bobbleheads]( In time for National Beer Lover's Day, Pabst is releasing new limited-edition bobbleheads for PBR, Blatz and Schlitz beer. Here's how to get one. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](