Big Lots original business model was buying products from small unknown labels and brands; also distressed brands. They were a "buy out" company. So the thing with a small company is it has to have a quality product to compete with the big box names. So for instance, my mom adored them for their one-off pasta sauces that were not available at Kroger or Marsh's. Because those companies pay Kroger for conspicuous placement of their product to attract buyers. So with Big Lots there were all sorts of products that could not be found at large retailers and grocery stores. Today Big Lots more closely resembles a Dollar General with the same products that can be found basically anywhere. "Big Lots Odd Lots" is no more the store it once was.
I remember when Big Lots was more like a bargain store also I knew of two Big Lots locations in the Cleveland, OH area, that were in the same plaza as a discount movie theater. I would go into Big Lots to buy candy before going to the movies. In fairness to the theater, I still bought a pop and a popcorn there. (Both locations, as well as the movie theaters, have since closed.) I also liked the selections of imported cookies, crackers, and candies, as well as the closeouts. Now, Big Lots seems like a Family Dollar or Dollar General on steroids, but with a furniture department.
Big Lots original business model was buying products from small unknown labels and brands; also distressed brands. They were a "buy out" company. So the thing with a small company is it has to have a quality product to compete with the big box names. So for instance, my mom adored them for their one-off pasta sauces that were not available at Kroger or Marsh's. Because those companies pay Kroger for conspicuous placement of their product to attract buyers.
So with Big Lots there were all sorts of products that could not be found at large retailers and grocery stores.
Today Big Lots more closely resembles a Dollar General with the same products that can be found basically anywhere.
"Big Lots Odd Lots" is no more the store it once was.
My trip to big lots with jeffy dahmer
That was definitely big lots
I love how this has the same timing and humor as vlogs that get released today.
This was pretty damn interesting
Enlightenment 😂
I appreciate the artist that must have worked at Big Lots and made those signs at that time.
Ollies still makes signs like this which is fun
Pick-N-Save
And MacFrugal's.
Classic Pic n save in Los Angeles, California
I remember when Big Lots was more like a bargain store also I knew of two Big Lots locations in the Cleveland, OH area, that were in the same plaza as a discount movie theater. I would go into Big Lots to buy candy before going to the movies. In fairness to the theater, I still bought a pop and a popcorn there. (Both locations, as well as the movie theaters, have since closed.) I also liked the selections of imported cookies, crackers, and candies, as well as the closeouts. Now, Big Lots seems like a Family Dollar or Dollar General on steroids, but with a furniture department.
Big lots, the store that sells other store's garbage
She looks like she works at Target.
Judging by the Little Mermaid items, Tetris snacks, and the length of that dudes mullet I'd venture to say.........1990?
🤣 I think your right
Basia is playing in the background, so I’m thinking 1990 or 91
What year was this?
I think 1990 or 91
Bloomington, Indiana, October 1992. Full details at stupidtelevisionshow.com/episodes/11/
What city is this?
Bloomington! See also stupidtelevisionshow.com/episodes/11/
Theres alwasy a buffeet near by
This one of them Skycorp style 90’s vids captured in the last week? I feel like I’ve contracted a virus encountering your channel.