By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Discount chain Big Lots is conducting going–out-of-business sales at its remaining locations after a sale of the company didn’t materialize. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer, which sells furniture, home decor and other items, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early September and said private equity firm
![](https://i0.wp.com/extroverting.com/wp-content/uploads/Big_Lots_Bankruptcy_16511.jpg?fit=640%2C1034&ssl=1)