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About Former BL Stores
Its shares trade under the ticker BIGGQ. It has been listed since 21 June 1985. In the fiscal year to 31 January 2024, it reported revenue of $4.72bn and a net loss of $481.9m. At that date it held total assets of $3.33bn and shareholders' equity of $284.5m.
Big Lots, Inc. engages in the operation of retail stores. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The firm operates approximately 1,419 stores in over 47 states. Its merchandise category includes food, consumables, soft home, hard home, electronics, toys and accessories. Its food category includes beverage and grocery, snacks and specialty foods departments. The consumables category includes its health, beauty and cosmetics, chemical and pet departments. The soft home category includes the home decor, frames, fashion bedding, home organization and area rugs departments. The hard home category includes small appliances, table top, food preparation, greeting cards and home maintenance departments. The furniture category includes upholstery, mattress, ready-to-assemble and case goods departments. The seasonal category includes lawn and garden, summer, Christmas and other holiday departments. The electronics, toys, and accessories category include electronics, jewelry, hosiery and toys departments.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Multiline Retail
- Listed since
- 21 Jun 1985
- Employees
- 10,500
- Website
- biglots.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Ms. Cynthia JamisonIndependent Chairman of the Board$434,999
- Mr. Bruce ThornPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2018$7.8m
- Mr. Jonathan RamsdenExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer$2.8m
- Mr. Michael SchlonskyExecutive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer$2.0m
- Mr. Ronald RobinsExecutive Vice President, Chief Legal and Governance Officer, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary$1.9m
- Ms. Elizabeth LapumaDirector
- Mr. James ChambersIndependent Director$257,493
- Mr. Sebastian DiGrandeIndependent Director$256,556
- Ms. Marla GottschalkIndependent Director$299,368
- Mr. Christopher MccormickIndependent Director$277,493
- Ms. Kimberley NewtonIndependent Director$272,493
- Ms. Nancy ReardonIndependent Director$293,493
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 41
- Environment
- 14
- Social
- 59
- Governance
- 50
- Women in the workforce
- 58%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Established brand reputation: Big Lots Inc has built a strong brand name in the discount retail industry, known for offering a wide range of products at affordable prices.
- Extensive network of stores: The company operates a large number of stores across the United States, allowing for convenient access to customers.
- Diverse product assortment: Big Lots offers a variety of products, including household items, furniture, electronics, and seasonal goods, attracting a wide customer base.
Weaknesses
- Limited international presence: Big Lots primarily operates within the United States, limiting its potential for global market expansion.
- Reliance on physical stores: In an increasingly digital retail landscape, the company's heavy focus on brick-and-mortar locations may pose challenges in adapting to changing consumer preferences.
- Vulnerability to economic downturns: Big Lots' discount positioning makes it more susceptible to changes in the economy, as consumers may reduce discretionary spending during economic downturns.
Opportunities
- E-commerce expansion: Investing in online retail capabilities can help Big Lots tap into the growing trend of online shopping and widen its customer reach.
- Market expansion through new store formats: Exploring smaller store formats or focusing on niche markets can provide opportunities for growth and better serve specific customer segments.
- Private label expansion: Expanding the range of private label products can enhance profitability by offering unique, competitively priced items.
Threats
- Intense competition: Big Lots faces fierce competition from other discount retailers, online marketplaces, and traditional department stores, requiring constant innovation and differentiation.
- Increasing online retail dominance: The rise of e-commerce giants and the shift towards online shopping may challenge Big Lots' market share and profitability.
- Economic uncertainty: Fluctuations in the economy, including changes in consumer spending patterns and inflation rates, pose potential risks to the company's financial performance.
Sources and methodology
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