Big Lots is an American department store chain that retails a broad range of items, among them furniture, clothing, toys, food and beverage, houseware and electronics. The company focuses on selling overstocked or closed out merchandise at attractive prices. Big Lots was launched in 1967 in Ohio and currently operates 1,400 stores throughout the United States as well as an e-commerce site.
Alternatives to Big Lots
Home Depot
Company: Home Depot, Inc. | Founder: Bernard Marcus, Arthur Blank, Ron Brill, Pat Farrah | CEO: Craig Menear | Since: 1978
The Home Depot is an American company that retails home improvement goods and services, such as tools and construction supplies The company merchandises its products throughout its more than 2,200 big-box format stores, located across North America. The Home Depot…
World Market
Company: Cost Plus, Inc. | Founder: William Amthor | CEO: Barry J Feld | Since: 1958
World Market is an American retailer of specialty and import goods. The company merchandises a wide variety of products such as apparel, furniture, rugs, gifts, coffee, wine, liquors and deli food products at attractive prices. The company launched in San…
Target
Company: Target Corporation | Founder: George Dayton | CEO: Brian Cornell | Since: 1902
Target is an American general merchandise retailer, selling products at affordable prices through its brick and mortar and online stores. Target’s stores offer a huge assortment of products including dry groceries, perishables, frozen items, home goods and electronics. The company…
Kmart
Company: Sears Holdings Corporation | Founder: S. S. Kresge | CEO: Edward Lampert | Since: 1899
Kmart is an American chain of big box department stores. Kmart retails a wide selection of products including appliances, clothing, baby products, groceries, home furnishings, jewelry, shoes, sports gear, tools, toys and seasonal items at affordable prices. The company also…
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