T-L Photo/GAGE VOTA A Bridgeport Big Lots store manager who declined an interview did say that Big Lots is holding open interviews 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Associated Press reports that Gordon Brothers Retail Partners recently purchased the distressed chain, and local employees said the store will be revived. According to Big Lots’ social media, the Bridgeport store will be reopening sometime during spring but has yet to set a date.