Here are the states that are losing the most Big Lots stores. Big Lots Inc. is closing more stores than it initially announced. The Columbus-retailer this summer said it expected to shutter between 35 and 40 stores this year while only opening three new locations.

In addition to stores in Manchester, Milford and Waterford, Big Lots is now signaling plans to close additional stores in New Milford, Newington, Norwich, Torrington, Waterbury and Windsor. The company is offering 20 percent off remaining stock at present, with that number expected to increase as stores near their closure dates.

Helena’s Big Lots! store at 2930 Prospect Ave. will be closing, store officials said. In a July 19 email to customers with the subject line: “We’re sorry your store is closing,” Big Lots! officials said the Helena store would be closing and encouraged shoppers to take advantage of 20% savings and deep discounts on other items such as furniture.

Connecticut is losing three of its Big Lots stores. The Manchester, Milford and Waterford locations are closing. A closing sale of up to 20% off, with limited exceptions applied, has already started at each location, according to the website.

Massachusetts is losing one of its Big Lots stores. The Dennis Port location, 400 Main St, Dennis Port, is closing. A closing sale of up to 20% off, with limited exceptions applied, has already started, according to the website.

Discount home goods and furniture retailer Big Lots is closing at least 13 stores in and around the Bay Area and dozens more across the state of California.

Discount retail chain Big Lots will be closing eight stores in Ohio this year. Yahoo Sports