Big Lots says it is having going-out-of-business sales as it seeks a new buyer

The national discount retailer says that a previously announced deal to sell itself to a private-equity group fell through.

Big Lots says it is having going-out-of-business sales as it seeks a new buyer
A shopper leaves the Big Lots store on Dec. 4, 2012 in Berlin, Vt.

The national discount retailer says that a previously announced deal to sell itself to a private-equity group fell through.

(Image credit: Toby Talbot)