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On this paper talk big lots ceo steve fishman wins ernst and young entrepreneur of the year award.
Contact:
Tim J ohnson
Vice President, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations
614.278.6622
Big Lots CEO Steve Fishman Wins Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
COLUMBUS, OH (J uly 15, 2009) – Big Lots CEO Steven S. Fishman has been
awarded Ernst & Young’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award in the business
turnaround category for the South Central Ohio and Kentucky region. The annual award
recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic
companies.
Ernst & Young’s recognition of Fishman’s entrepreneurial leadership comes on the
heels of Big Lots’ 10th consecutive record quarter of earnings per share performance.
Since joining Big Lots in 2005, Fishman has led the company through a successful
strategic repositioning aimed at improving operating performance. During his tenure, he
has focused on improving the quality and value of the merchandise offering, increasing
brand recognition, and maximizing the earnings potential of the national retailer’s
1,340+stores.
“The real honor goes to the Big Lots team for their determination and great spirit,” said
Fishman. “Since launching our WIN business strategy, we have accomplished what we
set out to achieve and more. I am grateful and thankful to receive this recognition on
behalf of the entire organization.”
As a regional winner, Fishman qualifies for the national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of
the Year award. Winners in numerous national categories, as well as the overall
national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner, will be announced at
the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 14, 2009.
About Big Lots, Inc.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) is a Fortune 500 company with more than 1,300
stores in 47 states. As the nation’s largest broadline closeout retailer, Big Lots offers consumers a wide
range of bargain-priced merchandise, including brand-name closeouts, seasonal products, consumables,
furniture, housewares, toys, and gifts. The Company also sells merchandise via the Internet at
www.biglots.com and through its wholesale operations which are conducted through BIG LOTS
WHOLESALE, CONSOLIDATED INTERNATIONAL, and WISCONSIN TOY and
www.biglotswholesale.com
doc_396436275.pdf
On this paper talk big lots ceo steve fishman wins ernst and young entrepreneur of the year award.
Contact:
Tim J ohnson
Vice President, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations
614.278.6622
Big Lots CEO Steve Fishman Wins Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
COLUMBUS, OH (J uly 15, 2009) – Big Lots CEO Steven S. Fishman has been
awarded Ernst & Young’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award in the business
turnaround category for the South Central Ohio and Kentucky region. The annual award
recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic
companies.
Ernst & Young’s recognition of Fishman’s entrepreneurial leadership comes on the
heels of Big Lots’ 10th consecutive record quarter of earnings per share performance.
Since joining Big Lots in 2005, Fishman has led the company through a successful
strategic repositioning aimed at improving operating performance. During his tenure, he
has focused on improving the quality and value of the merchandise offering, increasing
brand recognition, and maximizing the earnings potential of the national retailer’s
1,340+stores.
“The real honor goes to the Big Lots team for their determination and great spirit,” said
Fishman. “Since launching our WIN business strategy, we have accomplished what we
set out to achieve and more. I am grateful and thankful to receive this recognition on
behalf of the entire organization.”
As a regional winner, Fishman qualifies for the national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of
the Year award. Winners in numerous national categories, as well as the overall
national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner, will be announced at
the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 14, 2009.
About Big Lots, Inc.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) is a Fortune 500 company with more than 1,300
stores in 47 states. As the nation’s largest broadline closeout retailer, Big Lots offers consumers a wide
range of bargain-priced merchandise, including brand-name closeouts, seasonal products, consumables,
furniture, housewares, toys, and gifts. The Company also sells merchandise via the Internet at
www.biglots.com and through its wholesale operations which are conducted through BIG LOTS
WHOLESALE, CONSOLIDATED INTERNATIONAL, and WISCONSIN TOY and
www.biglotswholesale.com
doc_396436275.pdf