In business since 1964, Big R Stores operate as a retail chain. Based in Danville, Ill., it currently runs about 12 stores in central Illinois and northern Indiana. The stores offer products under categories, including clothing/footwear, toys, sporting goods, lawn/garden/farm supply and animal care/nutrition. It also provides automobile, electrical, tooling, plumbing/heating and houseware products. Big R Stores is a member of the Mid-States Distributing Company that has over 600 stores across the United States and Canada.