Founded in 1967, Big Lots Stores Inc. is one of the nation's largest broad-line closeout retailers. Located in Phoenix, Ariz., it caters with an assortment of merchandise that includes consumables, seasonal products, furniture, house wares, toys and gifts. The company serves products from 3,000 manufacturers and supply to stores through five regional distribution centers as well as more than 1,400 retail stores serving 48 states across the United States. Big Lots Stores Inc. has association with Furniture Bank of Ohio, Toys for Tots and Lots2Give.