by Mike Duff | Nov 9, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Big Lots has announced the appointment of two new executives with Margarita Giannantonio named chief merchandising officer and John Alpaugh chief marketing officer. Giannantonio will shape and lead the company’s merchandising strategy across all product...
by Mike Duff | Sep 1, 2022 | Retail Articles
As the summer sales season slides into fall, Big Lots is getting ready for Labor Day with savings on furniture, mattresses, outdoor items and fall decor, more back-to-school merchandise, and even Broyhill cookware. The Broyhill brand is a focus, with cookware sets,...
by Mike Duff | Aug 30, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
As it worked to bring inventories down and serve shoppers with a broader range of bargains, Big Lots posted comparable sales and earnings declines but still did better than Wall Street expected. For the second quarter, Big Lots posted a net loss of $84.2 million, or...
by Mike Duff | Jul 28, 2022 | Retail Articles
As the move to college gets underway, Big Lots is offering an expanded selection of campus living essentials and has modified its store space accordingly. Big Lots has created back-to-campus centers in its stores where students and families can find deals on...
by Mike Duff | May 27, 2022 | Retail Articles
An April slowdown dropped Big Lots to a loss in the first quarter as comparable sales fell into negative territory year over year. Big Lots reported a net loss of $11.1 million, or 39 cents per share, versus $94.6 million, or $2.62 per diluted share, in the year-past...