Not too long ago, we told you about Big Lots and their plans to close 47 locations, adding to their ongoing list of 350+ locations closing. But as of last week (Oct. 11), you can add a whopping 56 more stores to the list of closures.

Embattled discount retailer Big Lots has marked more store locations for closure in 27 states. It plans to hold store closing sales.

After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September, the home goods retailer has been working toward a "more focused footprint."

The Big Lots store located at the Machesney Town Center is one of 56 stores across 27 states that the retailer will shutter as part of its bankruptcy. The Ohio-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September and has since set 500 of its stores to close.

The retailer operates 1,145 locations in the U.S. currently. Big Lots has added dozens more stores to the closures list incrementally in recent weeks. Some stores that were listed as closing earlier this year have closed. Others are conducting closing sales with discounts storewide.

Big Lots is undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and is closing down more locations, including 23 newly-revealed store closures in Texas.

The Big Lots at 1201 S. I-35 Suite 200, Round Rock, TX 78664 is one of 23 newly-revealed store closures in Texas. The Ohio-based company executed a first round of closings in September consisting of 344 stores, including one in San Antonio, slated to close soon.

Big Lots has already submitted a list of 56 stores across more than two dozen states that it expects to close. Unlike others before them, the banners on these locations’ web pag