Big Lots, Inc. is the nation's largest broadline closeout retailer, its operates retail stores that sell foods, home furnishings, furniture, merchandise, and other household items. By creating excitement with brand-name closeouts and bargains through a unique shopping experience, Big Lots meets the needs of customers by providing an assortment of merchandise including consumables, seasonal products, furniture, housewares, toys and gifts. 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.