Big Lots is a retailer that offers closeout prices on merchandise. The company operates 1,400 stores in the United States and offers products in categories including furniture, seasonal items, food, electronics, and housewares. Big Lots also operates distribution centers that support its stores. As of February 3, 2018, Big Lots had a total of 26 distribution centers.
The company’s first distribution center was opened in Columbus, Ohio in 1991. Big Lots now has 19 distribution centers in the United States and 7 in Canada. The distribution centers range in size from 400,000 square feet to 1.8 million square feet.
The company plans to open a new distribution center every year to keep up with its growth.
Big Lots’ distribution centers are located near its stores to minimize shipping costs and improve customer service. The locations of the distribution centers are chosen based on a number of factors, including population density, store density, customer demographics, and competition.
Big Lots is able to offer low prices on its merchandise because it buys products from manufacturers who have overproduced or who need to clear out inventory. The company then passes the savings on to its customers.
In addition to its brick-and-mortar stores, Big Lots also operates an e-commerce website. The website offers a wider selection of merchandise than what is available in the stores. Customers can shop online and pick up their orders at their local store or have them shipped to their home.
The company operates 1,400 stores in the United States and offers products in categories including furniture, seasonal items, food, electronics, and housewares. As of February 3, 2018, Big Lots had a total of 26 distribution centers with 19 located in the United States and 7 located in Canada.
