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Nov. 09, 2022
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Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Nov. 09, 2022
Entity Registrant Name BIG LOTS, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code OH
Entity File Number 001-08897
Entity Tax Identification Number 06-1119097
Entity Address, Address Line One 4900 E. Dublin-Granville Road
Entity Address, City or Town Columbus
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 43081
City Area Code 614
Local Phone Number 278-6800
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Title of 12(b) Security Common shares
Trading Symbol BIG
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Central Index Key 0000768835
Amendment Flag false