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Westerville Today
By the People, for the People
Former Big Lots Site to Become Largest Central Ohio Goodwill Store
Goodwill plans to open its largest central Ohio location in the former Big Lots space in Westerville.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Goodwill is set to open its largest central Ohio location in the former Big Lots site in Westerville. The new store will be the charity's biggest in the region, offering a wide selection of donated goods and supporting Goodwill's mission of providing job training and employment services to the local community.
Why it matters
The opening of this new Goodwill store represents a significant investment in the Westerville community, providing access to affordable secondhand goods while also creating jobs and supporting workforce development initiatives. As big-box retailers continue to shutter locations, the repurposing of these spaces for community-focused organizations like Goodwill is an encouraging trend.
The details
Goodwill plans to transform the former Big Lots space in Westerville into its largest central Ohio store. The new location will offer a wide selection of donated goods, from clothing and furniture to electronics and household items. In addition to the retail space, the store will also house Goodwill's job training and employment services, supporting the organization's mission of empowering individuals through the power of work.
- Goodwill has been eyeing the Westerville community for expansion for some time.
- The new Goodwill store is slated to open in the former Big Lots site in 2026.
The players
Goodwill
A nonprofit organization that provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs.
Big Lots
A national discount retailer that previously occupied the Westerville space now being repurposed by Goodwill.
The takeaway
The transformation of the former Big Lots site into Goodwill's largest central Ohio store represents a positive shift in the retail landscape, as community-focused organizations like Goodwill find new ways to serve local communities and support workforce development initiatives.
