Big Lots is a discount retailer that operates over 1,400 stores in 47 states in the United States. The company markets itself as a ‘closeout’ store, and offers a variety of merchandise, including food, furniture, housewares, toys, and electronics. Big Lots also offers a variety of services, such as a furniture leasing program and a ‘Big Rewards’ loyalty program.
While Big Lots is not a distributor itself, it does partner with distributors to source its merchandise. In some cases, Big Lots may purchase merchandise directly from manufacturers. Big Lots also offers products from its own private label brands, which are sourced and manufactured by third-party companies.
