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Fitchburg, Massachusetts will soon welcome a new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet on October 15, 2025. Located in Wallace Plaza, the store aims to boost local shopping by offering discounted products from well-known brands. This is part of Ollie’s expansion strategy, which includes opening nine new stores across seven states. Early performance from their recent locations shows promise as they continue to grow following the acquisition of former Big Lots spaces.
Fitchburg Set to Welcome New Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Fitchburg, Massachusetts, will soon see the opening of a new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location. The grand opening is set for October 15, 2025, as the retailer aims to expand its presence in the state. The new store will be situated in Wallace Plaza at 353 John Fitch Highway, taking over the space previously occupied by a Big Lots store.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is recognized as America’s largest retailer specializing in closeout merchandise and excess inventory. Founded in Pennsylvania in 1982, the company offers a diverse range of products including housewares, flooring, food, cookware, toys, games, electronics, and more. The retailer prides itself on sourcing its merchandise from closeouts, overstocks, package changes, manufacturer-refurbished goods, and irregulars from manufacturers. As part of its value proposition, Ollie’s emphasizes offering discounted products from well-known brands, often available in last season’s colors or packaging.
Currently, there are five other Ollie’s locations in Massachusetts, found in Worcester, New Bedford, Plymouth, and Seekonk. As part of its ongoing expansion strategy, Ollie’s plans to open a total of nine new stores across seven states by the end of October 2025. This expansion follows a significant surge in new store openings earlier in 2025, with Ollie’s inaugurating 25 new locations from January to May, setting a record for the retailer. Notably, 18 of these new stores were former Big Lots locations, reflecting a strategic focus on acquiring established spaces.
Earlier this year, Ollie’s successfully acquired 40 Big Lots locations through auction, a move made possible after Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024. The company has reported strong early performance for its new stores since this acquisition, indicating a promising trajectory in its expansion efforts. The first Ollie’s store in Massachusetts opened in Worcester on October 23, 2019.
As Ollie’s continues to grow and adapt to market changes, it remains committed to offering customers exceptional value on a range of products. The upcoming Fitchburg opening is anticipated to not only broaden customer access but also contribute positively to the local economy by enhancing shopping options in the region.
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