Two stores will be closing their doors and leaving Big Rapids in the forseeable future as a part of economic restructuring.

Rite Aid, who declared bankruptcy in October of 2023, will be reportedly be leaving their State Street location by the end of the summer. The pharmacy chain is closing hundreds of stores across Michigan and Ohio, as they hope to finanically recover. The storefront currently displays signs stating "Everything Must Go," as well as sales listed up to 75% off.

The second, Big Lots Home, announced their store is closing via their weekly advertisement newsletter. Big Rapids is one of 11 reported Michigan locations to be discontinued due to financial troubles. The store currently shows some 20% off sales marks on the building. Date of official closure is unknown at this time.

These two stores join B2 Outlets as companies leaving Big Rapids in 2024.