Offers are due this week all of the Big Lots retail stores in Arizona put up for sale by the company's new owner.
As Big Lots' bankruptcy process continues, more than 460 locations are likely closing because their leases are on list of those for sale.
The CEO and president of Big Lots in December said the company remained "hopeful" about keeping some stores open.
About 500 Big Lots stores are planned to close, including 23 more in Ohio. Here's a look at the latest on the Columbus-based retailer's bankruptcy.