Fishers Big Wheel, a discount department store chain, went out of business in the mid-1990s after filing for bankruptcy, liquidating all its stores by late 1994, discontinuing its operations and store presence due to financial difficulties, with locations later becoming other businesses like Pamida or Tractor Supply Company.

History & Closure:

Bankruptcy: Fishers Big Wheel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1993, closing some stores.

Liquidation: By early 1994, the company began liquidating its remaining 54 stores, affecting around 2,300 employees.

Final Operations: The company ceased all operations by the end of 1994.

Legacy:

Former Locations: Many former Fishers Big Wheel sites were taken over by other retailers, such as Pamida or, in some cases, Tractor Supply Company.

Community Memory: The stores are remembered as early discount retailers offering clothing, hardware, and general merchandise in various communities.