(CNN) – Big Lots is making an even bigger comeback after recently opening dozens of stores in May.

The discount retail chain announced more than 70 additional stores opened Thursday.

Big Lots said the openings are in nine states.

These include Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The latest store in the local area to reopen its doors is the Bowling Green location at 3000 Scottsville Road.

Big Lots filed for bankruptcy last year and closed dozens of stores.

Variety Wholesalers acquired many of the chain’s stores late last year.

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