Big Lots, Inc. operates broad line closeout retail stores. It operates under following merchandise categories which include Food, Consumables, Soft Home, Hard Home, Furniture, Seasonal, and Electronics & Accessories. The Food category includes beverage & grocery, candy and snacks, and specialty food departments. The Consumables category comprises health and beauty, plastics, paper, chemical, and pet departments. The Soft Home category includes home décor, frames, fashion bedding, utility bedding, bath, window, decorative textile, and area rugs departments. The Hard Home category consists of small appliances, table top, food preparation, stationery, greeting cards, tools, paint, and home maintenance departments. The Furniture category includes upholstery, mattress, ready-to-assemble, case goods, home decor, and frames departments. The Seasonal category maintains lawn and garden, summer, Christmas, toys, books, sporting goods, and other holiday departments. The Electronics & Accessories