Big Lots is opening Jan. 1 at 2221 Main St. in Collins.

COLLINS — Big Lots, Inc., one of the largest neighborhood discount retailers in the U.S., announces the grand opening of its newest store in Collins on Jan. 1.

The 32,823-square-foot store is located at 2221 Main St. and offers an array of amazing deals and surprising finds on everything for the home including Big Lots exclusive brands such as Broyhill furniture and home decor items, plus a variety of products from national brands and an assortment of private labels all under one roof.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing the Big Lots experience to Collins with the opening of our newest location,” said Bruce Thorn, Big Lots president and CEO. “We’ve put a lot of thought into the layout, design and visual appeal of the store to elevate the shopper experience and help our customers live bigger and better.”

Big Lots offers a unique shopping experience–part treasure hunt, part everyday necessities, along with special Big Buys–items bought in limited quantities at exceptional prices. Customers looking for additional ways to “save big” can sign up for BIG Rewards!, a Big Lots loyalty program, for benefits like discounts, birthday surprises, VIP shopping days, free items and more.

The company recently launched a breakthrough national brand campaign, “Be A BIGionaire,” that invites savvy shoppers to feel like a million bucks when they hunt for the best deals at their neighborhood Big Lots. Big Lots created the campaign based on research that found that Big Lots customers love to live big at home–including celebrating every holiday to the extreme and outfitting their homes with high-quality, on-trend furniture and decor that has exceptional value.

For shopper peace-of-mind, Big Lots takes the safety of its employees and customers seriously and has implemented a number of procedures in accordance with local protocols to protect the health and well-being of community members in each store. Furthermore, Big Lots has implemented services like contactless curbside pickup, same-day delivery and Buy Online, Pick Up In Store through BigLots.com to limit interactions, while still providing friendly customer service and a top-notch shopping experience.