Big Lots, Inc. - BIG STOCK NEWS

Big Lots (OTC: BIG) announced its Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales event, 'Give Thanks, Save BIG!' offering store-wide deals starting Thanksgiving Day (7 AM – 9 PM) and continuing through Black Friday weekend. Key deals include 50% off Christmas items (excluding trees), 30% off Christmas trees, and select recliners for $149.99. The retailer will offer extended hours during Black Friday weekend and continues its 'Black Friday, Every Friday' promotion through December with weekly extreme bargains. Additional offers include BOGO 50% off on toys, blankets, sleepwear, and electronics, plus significant discounts on furniture, mattresses, and holiday décor.

Big Lots (OTC:BIG) has launched a new mobile app designed to enhance the shopping experience for its Big Reward members. The app features in-store rewards access, a personalized dashboard for tracking earnings, and exclusive notifications for special offers. Key functionalities include one-touch shopping, profile and credit card management, weekly exclusive deals, and 'Rewards Ready' notifications. The app is available for download on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store, updating seamlessly for existing users.

Big Lots (BIG) announces comprehensive veterans support initiatives for November, featuring exclusive discounts and charitable partnerships. The company launches a point-of-sale donation campaign with Stop Soldier Suicide and Children of Fallen Patriots, offering customers $5 off purchases of $15+ for donations. Veterans and active military members will receive a 20% in-store discount from November 8-11, complementing the year-round 10% 'Always On' BIG Rewards program discount.

The Big Lots Foundation has contributed $7 million to veterans' charities to date. Throughout November, the company will showcase stories of veteran and active military associates both online and in stores, demonstrating their commitment to military service recognition and support.

Big Lots (OTC: BIG) announces its Holiday Shop opening with a special one-day 'Falloweenmas' sale event on November 1, offering significant discounts across seasonal items: 75% off Halloween decor, 50% off Fall decor, and 30% off Christmas decor and trees. The retailer is also implementing Black Friday-level sales every Friday through December 6, featuring one-day deals up to 50% off, which will be revealed Thursday mornings. Shoppers can access these deals and receive updates by joining the free BIG Rewards program.

Big Lots Foundation has announced a $200,000 donation to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton through the United Way's Disaster Relief Fund. The funding will assist emergency operations in Florida and North Carolina, providing essential services including shelter, food, and water, as well as supporting long-term rebuilding efforts. Additionally, Big Lots is providing financial assistance to affected employees through its Employee Assistance Fund (BLEAF), which has distributed over $2.3 million in support since 2017.

Big Lots (OTC: BIG) has completed its annual Sample Sale Charity Pull, donating over $50,000 worth of home furnishings and essential products to eight local nonprofit organizations. The event took place at the company's distribution center in Columbus, Ohio. Eight truckloads of products, including furniture, bedding, kitchenware, and home décor, were donated to organizations serving vulnerable populations.

Participating nonprofits were selected based on their commitment to serving homebound seniors, families dealing with childhood cancer, and survivors of human trafficking. Big Lots associates volunteered to assist in selecting appropriate products for the organizations' clients. The company also extended support to Vista Village, Columbus's first tiny home program, and partnered with The Furniture Bank of Central Ohio to furnish homes for families in distress.

In response to Hurricane Helene, Big Lots shipped new home essentials to support North Carolina hurricane relief efforts. This philanthropic initiative aligns with the company's mission to make a big difference for a better life in communities facing challenges.

Big Lots (OTC: BIG) announced a special four-day promotion called the Kindness Kits Challenge from October 10-13, 2024, in observance of World Mental Health Day. This initiative is part of Big Lots' Kids Mental Health Foundation (KMHF) fall point-of-sale campaign. Funds raised at the register will be used to distribute kindness kits to local elementary schools near Big Lots store locations.

The campaign, which began in September, allows customers to round up purchases or donate at checkout. The KMHF aims to make mental health a vital part of every child's upbringing. Bruce Thorn, president and CEO of Big Lots, emphasized the importance of the campaign in raising funds and breaking stigmas around children's mental health.

Kindness Kits provide resources for teachers and students to encourage kindness and develop mental wellness skills in the classroom. Big Lots' spring campaign raised over $2 million for the KMHF, and the company has been supporting various initiatives to advance children's mental health, including a $50 million commitment to Nationwide Children's Hospital for the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion.

Big Lots (OTC: BIG) has announced new 'Fall Into Savings' deals starting October 3, 2024. The promotions include:

• 20% off all outdoor Halloween decor from Oct. 3-6, in stores (with coupon) and online
• 50% off all fall decorations on Oct. 4 as part of 'Black Friday Fridays'
• 20% off home categories during the 'Primetime Cyber Sale' from Oct. 7-9 online

Big Lots is offering 'Black Friday Fridays' throughout the holiday season until Dec. 6, featuring weekly one-day deals up to 50% off. Customers can sign up for BIG Rewards to receive early notifications about these deals.

Big Lots (OTC: BIG) has launched a new affiliate program to expand partnerships with influential creators and publishers. The program allows partners to share -time closeout opportunities and earn commissions on referral sales. Big Lots has partnered with impact.com to launch and scale the program.

The initiative builds on Big Lots' organic popularity with bargain-savvy influencers and its successful social media influencer program. This program has generated hundreds of new image and video assets, tens of millions of impressions, and driven higher site conversion rates, email clickthrough rates, and return on ad spend compared to brand-generated content alone.

Bruce Thorn, president and CEO of Big Lots, stated that the program is a natural progression in expanding connections with bargain-savvy creators and their online communities. The company aims to engage with more consumers more frequently and authentically within their preferred online platforms.