Big Lots Inc. is an American retail company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with over 1,400 stores in 47 states.

Traded as:          

• NYSE: BIG (2006-present)
• NYSE: BLI (until 2006)
• S&P 600 component

Industry:              Retailing

Founded:            As Consolidated Stores Corp.: December 13, 1967; 52 years ago Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

Founder:             Sol A. Shenk

Headquarters:   Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

Products:             Food and Beverage, toys, furniture, clothing, housewares, small electronics

Subsidiaries:       LW Stores (defunct)

Website:              www.biglots.com