A former Big Lots store in Danville soon will become home to Virginia Furniture Market, marking the 10th location for the operation based in Rocky Mount.

The chain announced the move last week.

Virginia Furniture Market will occupy the space at 142 Executive Drive, which used to be home to Big Lots. In late December, a giant closing banner draped the outside of that store.

While the retailer announced that 132 stores would reopen in May, the Danville location was not on that list.

"We are excited to bring the Virginia Furniture Market experience to Danville,” Virginia Furniture Market President Kevin Meade wrote in a statement. “Our goal is to always provide a great selection of quality furniture and an exceptional customer experience to everyone we serve, and we look forward to being

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