Big Lots Inc (BIG)

[Penny Roger$]

Big Lots, Inc. is a closeout retailer. The Company’s merchandising categories include Consumables, Furniture, Home, Hardlines, Seasonal, and Other. The Consumables category includes the food, health and beauty, plastics, paper, chemical, and pet departments. The Furniture category includes the upholstery, mattresses, ready-to-assemble, and case goods departments. Case goods consist of bedroom, dining room, and occasional furniture. The Home category includes the domestics, stationery, and home decorative departments. The Hardlines category includes the electronics, appliances, tools, and home maintenance departments. The Seasonal category includes the lawn and garden, Christmas, summer, and other holiday departments. The Other category includes the toy, jewelry, infant accessories, and apparel departments. At January 29, 2011, it operated a total of 1,398 stores in 48 states. In July 2011, the Company acquired Liquidation World Inc.

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