But the spirit of Waterloo Square, and the Jewish peddlers who once bought and sold odd lots in many cities ... a successful chain of Dutch thrift stores. A high school dropout from a family ...

Founded in 1967 as Consolidated International, the chain emerged as Odd Lots/Big Lots in 1982, one of the nation's early discount retailers. The chain thrived for decades but ran into problems the ...

The store announced Thursday that it will shut ... Founded in 1967 as Consolidated International, the chain emerged as Odd Lots/Big Lots in 1982, one of the nation's early discount retailers.

The chain, which includes a store at 3515 Maple Ave ... Founded in 1967 as Consolidated International, the chain emerged as Odd Lots/Big Lots in 1982, one of the nation's early discount retailers.

Big Lots is preparing to close all of its locations following months of store closures and a September filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.