Big Lots Announces Organizational Changes to Support Future Growth (BIG)

Big Lots, Inc. BIG America's largest broadline closeout value retailer, announced certain organizational changes and named a new Executive Vice President of Merchandising. John Martin has been named Executive Vice President, Administration and will assume responsibility for Store Operations and Human Resources.  Mr. Martin has successfully led our Merchandising and Global Sourcing teams for the past eight years, and with his track record of performance and his prior operational experience at other discount and department store retailers, we believe John is uniquely qualified for his new role.