Big Lots Overview

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Retailing
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Big Lots is a retail company focusing on closeout sales, by providing a diverse range of merchandise at discounted prices. The company's product offerings span across categories such as consumables, furniture, home décor, seasonal items, play n' wear, and hardlines. Founded in 1967, Big Lots operates over 1,500 stores across the United States and Canada under the leadership of CEO Martinka Nanarova.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots employs approximately 22,900 individuals and generates annual revenue of $6.2 billion. The company's workforce is notably diverse in terms of demographic backgrounds and political beliefs. With an average employee salary of $33,427 and a high retention rate, Big Lots maintains a competitive presence within the retail industry.

Big Lots's Mission Statement

To help people live BIG and save LOTS.

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Average salary at Big Lots
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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Cons of working at Big Lots

Weekly schedule posted 16 hours before start of new week. Not given schedule two weeks in advance as required by Law

Big Lots Benefits

401k plan. Discount for employees is only 20% and should be greater because of low salary/hours. Management takes all ours to themselves

Pros of working at Big Lots

Get to wear own clothes

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2023
Pros of working at Big Lots

I guess the paycheck. It’s not much at all but it’s better than no money.

Cons of working at Big Lots

The work is incredibly exhausting and draining on the soul, probably because it’s so far from the kind of work I’d actually enjoy/love doing.

Big Lots Benefits

There aren’t really any.

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at Big Lots

Meeting people

Cons of working at Big Lots

Not nearly enough pay or hrs for what's expected of you

Big Lots Benefits

Discount

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2023
Pros of working at Big Lots

I like working with a good team

Cons of working at Big Lots

I had to deal with rude and mean customers

Big Lots Benefits

I didn't really have a favorite perk or bebefit

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2022
Pros of working at Big Lots

I really like working with my fellow team members and the early hours are perfect i feel motivated to do my best the management team is super helpful

Cons of working at Big Lots

Location the store is out growing itself which at times makes for a lot of changes but we manage

Big Lots Benefits

I like the employee discount and the special discounts they offer on furniture for employees thats a big help

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
Pros of working at Big Lots

Friendly environment

Cons of working at Big Lots

Not working with animals

Big Lots Benefits

Easy shopping and close to home

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Big Lots

Interacting with the customers.

Cons of working at Big Lots

Some managers require you to work more than others when they see your potential.

Big Lots Benefits

20% discount for associates; and being able to work the hours that are best fit for me.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at Big Lots

my colleagues are my favorite thing about working at Big Lots.

Cons of working at Big Lots

some of my shifts are very early, like 4am early. But those shifts are usually less than 6 hours.

Big Lots Benefits

Big Lots sells a variety of products/merchandise, so it's often one stop shopping (saving time). And I also get an employee discount saving money).

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2021
Pros of working at Big Lots

Weekly Pay

Cons of working at Big Lots

Working community and lack of staff communication.

Big Lots Benefits

Flexible schedules.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
Pros of working at Big Lots

I like the people that I work with and how the managers treat their employees.

Cons of working at Big Lots

I don’t like that it is a part time job and that I’m not getting the hours that I need.

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The team at Big Lots

  • The founders of Big Lots is Sol Shenk.
  • The key people at Big Lots are Martinka Nanarova and Sol Shenk.
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The Inside Scoop
Big Lots, Inc., based in Columbus, OH, is a community retailer operating more than 1,400 Big Lots stores in 47 states. It offers products in various categories - furniture, food, decor, mattresses, electronics, toys, and much more. Its mission is to ...be the best retailer in the community and provide friendly service. Big Lots supports the communities it serves through the Big Lots Foundation, a charitable organization focused on four areas of need: hunger, housing, healthcare, and education
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Big Lots Rankings

Big Lots is ranked #70 on the Best Retail Companies to Work For in America list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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Big Lots salaries

9.3
Salary Score
The average a Big Lots salary in the United States is $33,427 per year. Big Lots employees in the top 10 percent can make over $50,000 per year, while Big Lots employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $22,000 per year.
Average Big Lots Salary
$16.07
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$33,427 yearly
Updated March 14, 2024

And if you're looking for a job, here are the top jobs Big Lots is hiring right now:

  1. Stock Unloader
  2. Store Manager
  3. Forklift Operator
  4. Warehouse Worker
  5. Assistant Manager

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Big Lots diversity

9.8
Diversity Score
We calculated Big Lots’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Big Lots’s workforce.
Big Lots diversity summary. Zippia estimates Big Lots's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated Big Lots's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Big Lots's workforce.
  • Big Lots has 22,900 employees.
  • 54% of Big Lots employees are women, while 46% are men.
  • The most common ethnicity at Big Lots is White (62%).
  • 17% of Big Lots employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • 12% of Big Lots employees are Black or African American.
  • The average employee at Big Lots makes $33,427 per year.
  • Big Lots employees are most likely to be members of the republican party.
  • Employees at Big Lots stay with the company for 3.1 years on average.
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Big Lots Office Locations

Big Lots is headquartered in Columbus, OH

Biggest Big Lots Locations

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1Columbus, OH46$32,108
2New York, NY9$38,570
3Jacksonville, FL9$29,376
4San Antonio, TX8$30,582
5Phoenix, AZ6$32,994
6Houston, TX4$30,196
7Los Angeles, CA3$38,640
8Philadelphia, PA3$33,276
9San Jose, CA3$39,314
10Austin, TX3$30,389

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Big Lots Financial Performance

9.6
Performance Score

We calculated the performance score of companies by measuring multiple factors, including revenue, longevity, and stock market performance.

Big Lots currently has 5.5B in revenue. Big Lots's most recent quarter produced 1.1b (q2'2023).

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