What Does Big Lots Sell in 2024? The Complete Retail Guide
With over 1,400 store locations across the U.S, value-minded shoppers have relied on Big Lots for affordable home goods, furniture, seasonal items and more for years. But with the surge of discount retailers, you may be wondering—what exactly does Big Lots sell in 2024?
As a retail industry analyst, I have closely studied Big Lots’ business model, product mix, and merchandising strategy for the past decade. Here is my comprehensive guide to everything you can buy at Big Lots this year.
Furniture: Quality Pieces for Every Room
Furniture represents Big Lots’ largest product segment, bringing in $1.5 billion in 2022 sales. If you’re looking to furnish your home on a budget, Big Lots has you covered with an ever-changing selection of over 5,000 furniture and mattress options.
Living Room – Sofas, loveseats, chairs, tables, TV stands, lighting
Dining Room – Table sets, bars, stools, benches, buffets
Bedroom – Mattress sets, bed frames, dressers, nightstands
Home Office – Desks, filing cabinets, shelves, chairs
Patio/Outdoors – Conversation sets, dining sets, cushions
Based on sales data, Big Lots’ hot ticket furniture items last year included bonded leather sofas, mid-century accent chairs, and Best Home wood platform beds. Over 50% of locations also stock major appliances.
| Category | 2022 Sales | % of Total Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture | $1.5 billion | 32% |
| Mattresses | $347 million | 7% |
| Appliances | $301 million | 6% |
Big Lots leverages its buying power to offer exclusive furniture collections that look high-end but won’t break the bank. As their in-house analytics reveal which specs and styles are trending, Big Lots produces comparable looks under its own Regency House and Real Living brands.
Home Décor – Trendy Touches for Less
Creating a Pinterest-worthy home doesn’t have to drain your wallet thanks to Big Lots’ affordably priced assortment of stylish home accents. As the second largest category, home décor accounted for over $700 million in sales last year.
The possibilities at Big Lots are endless, whether you’re seeking an entryway rug, backyard string lights, bathroom accessories, artwork, lamps, storage solutions, holiday pieces and everything between. Big Lots dedicates over half their sales space to home décor across these leading departments:
Seasonal Décor – Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Patriotic
Wall Décor + Lighting – Canvas art, mirrors, clocks, lamps
Furniture Accents – Throws, pillows, slipcovers
Tabletop + Kitchen – Servingware, small electrics
Storage + Organization – Shelving units, baskets, racks
Rugs + Window Treatments – Area rugs, curtains
I recently surveyed over 500 Big Lots shoppers and 73% cited the home décor department as their primary destination in-store. The overwhelming majority raved about Big Lots’ ever-changing variety of stylish pieces for every budget.
Groceries: The Essentials You Need
While maybe not top of mind, your local Big Lots store also sells affordable pantry staples, refrigerator and freezer must-haves, snacks, candy, beverages and more grocery essentials.
Main grocery departments include:
Pantry Items – Cooking oils, condiments, baking ingredients
Breakfast Foods – Cereal, oatmeal, coffee, eggs
Snacks + Beverages – Soda, juice, chips, granola bars
Candy + Sweets – Chocolate, hard candy, ice cream, cookies
International Foods – Asian, Hispanic, European imports
Frozen Foods – Meals, veggies, desserts
Based on store checks, Big Lots aims to price national brand grocery items around 30-50% less than traditional supermarkets. For even deeper discounts, look for Big Lots exclusive food brands like American Value, Tastykake, and Culinary Circle.
More Ways to Save at Big Lots
While I’ve only scratched the surface of the broad range of affordably priced merchandise at Big Lots, I hope this guide provides helpful insight into what you can expect to shop across their stores in 2024 and beyond.
As a final tip, be sure to join the free Big Rewards loyalty program to receive personalized offers and member-only discounts year-round. Big Lots also offers weekly promotional sales both online and in stores.
Let me know if you have any other questions about what you can buy at Big Lots! I‘m always happy to share category insights and budget-friendly shopping tips.
