For bargain hunters, Big Lots has long been a haven for furniture, home goods, and seasonal finds at rock-bottom prices. But in a cruel twist of fate, the discount retailer itself couldn’t withstand the rising tide of inflation.

Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, weeks after the discount furniture store said it planned to close hundreds of stores.

The number of Big Lots store closures is growing again, with another location in Massachusetts slated to shutter. The list, which previously had five Massachusetts locations, is now adding a sixth at 10 Newbury St.

Welcome to the Metro.co.uk money blog, where today we’ll be bringing you news about some of the high street giants shuttering this year. House of Fraser, WHSmith and more beloved businesses are closing the shutters down on some branches in the months ahead and into the new year.