1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Big Lots’ cost-cutting efforts helped it ‘maintain liquidity through a challenging period’

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CEO Bruce Thorn also said the retailer is expanding its assortment of bargain merchandise, which is expected to account for 75% of sales in 2024.

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