Former BL Stores, Inc., formerly Big Lots, Inc., is a closeout retailer focused on extreme value. The Company operates retail stores, as well as an e-commerce store. Its merchandise categories include Food; Consumables; Soft Home; Hard Home and Other; Furniture; and Seasonal. The Food category includes the beverage & grocery, specialty foods, and candy & snacks departments. The Consumables category includes health, beauty and cosmetics; plastics; paper; pets; infants; stationery, and chemical departments. The Soft Home category includes apparel, hosiery, jewelry, fashion bedding, utility bedding, decorative textile, and area rugs departments. The Hard Home and Other categories include small appliances, tabletops, food preparation, home maintenance, toys, and electronics departments. The Furniture category includes upholstery, mattress, home decor and case goods departments. The Seasonal category includes lawn & garden, summer, Christmas and other holiday departments.