Big Lots Shares Down About 31%, Stock Set For Worse Day Ever Aft…

Big Lots, Inc. is a home discount retailer in the United States. It operates more than 1,300 stores in 48 states, as well as an ecommerce store. Its merchandise categories include Food; Consumables; Soft Home; Hard Home and Other; Furniture; and Seasonal. The Food category includes the beverage & grocery, specialty foods, and candy & snacks departments. The Consumables category includes health, beauty and cosmetics; plastics; paper; pet; infant; stationery; and chemical departments. The Soft Home category includes apparel; hosiery; jewelry; fashion bedding; utility bedding; decorative textile; and area rugs departments. The Hard Home and Other categories include small appliances; table top; food preparation; home maintenance; toys; and electronics departments; and other offerings. The Furniture category includes upholstery; mattress; ready-to-assemble; home decor; and case goods departments. The Seasonal category includes lawn & garden; summer; Christmas; and other holiday departments.