Big Lots – “brand names, closeout prices”

Big Lots, Inc. is an American retail brand situated in Columbus, Ohio. You have a whole range of products available, which includes packaged food and drinks, furniture, toys clothing lines, electronics, and households.

Big Lots has over 1,400 stores in 48 States, and most of their products sold are either closed out or overstocked. Big Lots have made a unique and weird reputation in the market.

While many of the merchandise in Big Lots stores run out very quickly with no news of replenishments coming soon, there are many other items which are stocked continuously, for example, food stocks and items.

Big Lots have many times used buildings at its stores which were previously occupied or used by other stores.

History

Big Lots was founded by Sol Shenk in 1967 as Consolidated International, Inc. In 1970, the company started operating in the market as Consolidated International.

Consolidated then launched closeout chains in 1982 by the name of Odd Lots. And the chain kept growing over the years and included many other stores operating in the market by the names of Odd Lots, Mac Frugal’s Bargains Closeouts, Pic ‘N’ Save and Big Lots.

In the year 2001, all these different stores and company names were converted into a single national brand titled Big Lots, and it has been the name, brand, and recognition of the company ever since. In 2008, Forbes included Big Lots in its annual list of Fortune 500 companies for the first time.

List of items sold by Big Lots

Big Lots have expanded from being a discount retailing in its early days to a full-fledged store now and sell a variety of branded products and items including food, beverages, furniture, electronics, seasonal items, toys, gifts, and accessories among others. Below is a comprehensive list of merchandise and products of various brands found at Big Lots stores -

• Seasonal Items – Patio furniture, outdoor décor, outdoor lighting, fairy garden, indoor décor, etc.
• Household items – beddings, curtains, hardware, home décor, kitchen utilities, rugs, etc.
• Furniture – storage furniture, TV stands, living room furniture, collectibles, futons, etc.
• Outdoor items – pools, grills, outdoor cooking items, camping accessories, beach towels, and of course, inflatable hot tubs are sold at big lots too.
• Electronics – office electronics, hardware, Bluetooth, speakers, chargers, headphones, accessories, power cords, light bulbs, and many more.
• Toys – dolls, pretend plays, preschool toys, action figures, remote-control toys, etc.
• Food and Household – pet, household, beverages, laundry items, personal care, etc.

Big Lots have started in the online market too and has launched its official online store to make it easier for the customers to reach them, have a look at the products they offer and even order the products and items for home delivery. The biggest advantage of Big Lots is that they are one of the cheapest stores selling big brand items and merchandise.

Big Lots stores organize many on-the-spot activities for its customers to keep them entertained while shopping. It's a light, refreshing and friendly atmosphere out there for you.

The support staff cares about the customers. The next time you need any essential; be it for your house, or your garden, your kid, or your pet; Big Lots is the place you should go. Happy Shopping to you!