Big Lots earlier this year announced up to 20% off on select merchandise at its only Stockton location, 2720 Country Club Blvd., as the store prepares to close its doors for good.

The central Fresno Big Lots is almost empty. About three-quarters of the discount store at 5345 N. Blackstone Ave. near Barstow Avenue is nothing but roped-off empty shelves with clearance sale ...