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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Big Lots has named David Campisi as its new CEO and president. Campisi succeeds Steve Fishman, who announced in December 2012 his intention to retire upon the appointment of his successor. Fishman will also step down from the board of...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Big Lots Inc. is searching for a successor to chairman, president and chief executive officer Steve Fishman, who has announced plans to retire. The company's board has retained Korn/Ferry International to conduct a search, both...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Big Lots reported that sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 29 were $1.1 billion, an increase of 6% compared with $1 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Comparable-store sales increased 1.7% for the third quarter of fiscal 2011. Commenting on sales for the quarter, Steve Fishman, chairman, CEO and president stated, "We were encouraged by the improving trends in most of our major merchandise categories, positive early response to certain of our holiday strategies, and favorable results from our promotional friends and family event during the quarter. From a merchandising perspective, consumables was

Big Lots announced certain organizational changes and named John Martin executive vice president of merchandising, administration. Martin will assume responsibility for store operations and human resources. Martin has successfully led the merchandising and global sourcing teams for the past eight years.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for holiday bargain shoppers, Big Lots "We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of 17 new stores tomorrow, representing one of the single largest days of store opening activity in the Company's history," said CEO Steve Fishman. "Adding new stores in these key markets will support local economies by creating new jobs while saving customers lots of money by providing some of the best deals available on a wide range of branded merchandise." The grand opening celebrations will include giveaways, Big Lots gift cards, and more. Each new

TEL AVIV -- Big Lots Inc., the Columbus, Ohio, closeout retailer, reported that for the third quarter ended Oct. 30, same-store sales -- those open for at least two years at the beginning of the fiscal year -- rose 0.7%. Total sales rose 2.4% to $1.04 billion. Sales were solid in the first half of the quarter and turned volatile and inconsistent in late September through October, Chief Executive Steve Fishman said in a Thursday statement. He said he was encouraged by sales of seasonal items and holiday toys, which are key to the company's fourth-quarter holiday plans.