A list of 200 Big Lots leases shows stores that are expected to continue operating under new ownership after the retailer's ...

For some companies, bankruptcy can mean the end. For others, it can be a way to restructure and stay afloat amid business challenges.

The chain is the latest national retailer to announce closures. Party City announced at the end of December it was closing all its stores. Big Lots is also shuttering locations but a recent deal may ...