Closeout Deal Includes Halloween Indoor and
Outdoor Décor; Children, Adult and Pet Costumes; and Trick-or-Treat
Essentials For 50-70% Less Than Original Retail Pricing
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG),
today announced the acquisition of its biggest extreme bargain
Halloween closeout ever after purchasing a well-known national
party supply retailer's overstock, originally valued at
$11 million. The deal covers hundreds
of new Halloween items, including indoor and outdoor décor;
costumes for adults, children and pets; pumpkin carving kits;
tableware; trick-or-treat essentials; apparel and more that will be
sold for 50-70% less than their original retail prices.
Adding to its assortment of unique and popular Halloween
bargains on decor, candy and more, this closeout deal positions Big
Lots as the nation's largest discount Halloween retailer heading
into fall. Halloween items from this closeout deal will be
available in-store only for a limited time, beginning in
mid-August, with assortment varying by store.
"Our ongoing efforts to find high-demand products at unbeatable
prices are accelerating, with new closeout deals and truckloads of
bargains arriving at stores every week," said Bruce Thorn, President and CEO, at Big Lots.
"This new closeout deal significantly increases our total offering
for Halloween, making this our biggest Halloween ever. Big Lots is
the must-stop, one-stop destination for the broadest variety of
Halloween bargains this season."
These bargains are perfectly timed as Halloween is increasingly
popularity with consumers across the U.S. A new survey of U.S.
shoppers conducted by Big Lots found that 59% plan to shop for
Halloween items this year with 85% planning to spend the same
amount or more this year. One in five shoppers plan to spend more
than $100 on Halloween this year with
33% planning to spend between $50 -
$100. Their top merchandise
categories are candy (88%), decorations (85%), pumpkins (56%),
costumes (36%), and party supplies (30%).
ABOUT BIG LOTS
Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) is one of America's largest off-price
retailers, offering bargains on everything for the home, including
furniture, décor, pantry essentials, kitchenware, pet supplies, and
more. The Company fulfills its mission to help customers "Live Big
and Save Lots" by strategically sourcing bargains in a variety of
creative ways, such as closeouts, overstocks and manufacturer
liquidations. For more information, to shop online, or to find a
store near you, visit biglots.com.
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