Big Lots has announced the closure of 500 stores—over a third of its locations—as it battles financial strain after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The discount retailer, known for its home goods, furniture,

The Big Lots store in the Indian Hills Plaza in Union Township is among several across the country that are closing after the owners filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court in Delaware Sept. 9. The Mt. Pleasant location is set to close Dec. 22, and the Saginaw store is also closing, according to various media reports.

Big Lots is closing its Franklin location as the chain continues to feel impacts from a pullback in consumer spending and soft sales.

The Columbus, Ohio-based company added 46 additional stores to the growing list of locations closing across the country, according to WBNS, the CBS affiliate in Columbus. Big Lots, which sells furniture, decor and other items filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early September .

New Hampshire is losing two of its Big Lots stores. Big Lots, one of America's largest home discount retailers, announced in August plans to close over 300 locations, following an announcement before that they planned to close 30 to 40 stores. Now, another sweep of closures has been announced.

Big Lots announced store closings for the sixth week in a row, adding its last remaining Philadelphia store to the list.