Big Lots, Inc. (BIG)
Company Description
Big Lots, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a home discount retailer in the United States.
The company offers products under various merchandising categories, such as furniture category that includes upholstery, mattresses, case goods, and ready-to-assemble departments; seasonal category, which comprises patio furniture, gazebos, Christmas trim, and other holiday departments; soft home category that consists of fashion and utility bedding, bath, window, decorative textile, home organization, area rugs, home décor, and frames departments; and food category that includes beverage and grocery, candy and snacks, specialty foods, and pet departments.
It also provides merchandise under the consumables category, which comprises health, beauty and cosmetics, plastics, paper, and chemical departments; hard home category, including small appliances, tabletops, and food preparation and stationery products; home maintenance and organization products; toys; and accessories category consisting of apparel, electronics, jewelry, apparel, and hosiery departments.
As of January 29, 2022, it operated 1,431 stores in 47 states and an e-commerce platform. Big Lots, Inc. was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Country | United States |
Founded | 1967 |
Industry | Multiline Retail |
Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
Employees | 10,500 |
Contact Details
Address: 4900 East Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH 43081 United States | |
Phone | 614 278 6800 |
Website | biglots.com |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | BIG |
Exchange | NYSE |
Fiscal Year | February - January |
Reporting Currency | US Dollars |
CIK Code | 0000768835 |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
---|---|
Bruce K. Thorn | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director |
Jonathan E. Ramsden | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer |
Ronald A. Robins Jr. | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Governance Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Michael Allen Schlonsky | Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer |
Jack Anthony Pestello | Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer |
Jason N. Judd | Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and Treasurer |
Gurmeet Singh | Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer |
Joice Wirkus | Senior Vice President of Marketing |
Stewart W. Wenerstrom | Executive Officer |
Nicholas E. Padovano | Executive Vice President and Chief Stores Officer |