Exhibit 99.1 - Earnings Release Q2'13

Columbus, Ohio - August 30, 2013 - Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today reported consolidated income from continuing operations of $18.1 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 ended August 3, 2013. This result includes a non-recurring, after tax benefit of $0.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, associated with the settlement of a store-related legal contingency. Excluding this non-recurring benefit, adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations totaled $17.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share (non-GAAP), which compares favorably to our guidance issued on May 30, 2013, of $0.17 to $0.27 per diluted share. Consolidated income from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 was $22.1 million, or $0.36 per diluted share. Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 0.6% to $1,225.6 million, compared to $1,218.0 million for the same period of fiscal 2012. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 1.9% for the quarter, slightly better than our guidance for a decrease of 2% to 4%.

For the year-to-date period ended August 3, 2013, income from continuing operations totaled $50.5 million, or $0.87 per diluted share. Excluding the non-recurring store-related legal settlement activity on a year-to-date basis of $ 2.8 million, after tax, or $0.05 per diluted share, adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations for the year-to-date period ended August 3, 2013 totaled $53.2 million, or $0.92 per diluted share (non-GAAP). This result compared to adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations of $66.3 million, or $1.05 per diluted share (non-GAAP), for the same period in fiscal 2012. Discontinued operations activity was minimal for the second quarter and year-to-date period of fiscal 2013 and the corresponding periods in fiscal 2012.

Net sales for U.S. operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 0.4% to $1,187.7 million, compared to $1,183.0 million for the same period of fiscal 2012. Comparable store sales for U.S. stores open at least fifteen months decreased 2.2% for the quarter, consistent with our guidance of a 2% to 4% decline. Adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations totaled $21.5 million, or $0.37 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to our guidance of $0.27 to $0.32 per diluted share (non-GAAP) and income from continuing U.S. operations of $25.4 million, or $0.42 per diluted share (non-GAAP), for the same period of fiscal 2012.

Net sales for Canadian operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 8.2% to $37.9 million, and comparable stores sales increased 8.3%, both consistent with our previously communicated guidance. For the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we incurred a net loss of $3.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to our guidance of a net loss of $3 to $6 million, or $0.05 to $0.10 per diluted share (non-GAAP), and a net loss of $3.3 million, or $0.05 per diluted share (non-GAAP) for the same period of fiscal 2012.

Based on operating results for the first two quarters and our expectations for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2013, we now estimate our fiscal 2013 adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations to be in the range of $2.80 to $3.05 per diluted share (non-GAAP, see reconciliation below) compared to adjusted consolidated income from continuing operations of $2.99 per diluted share for fiscal 2012 (non-GAAP). This outlook excludes the previously mentioned non-recurring activity from the first and second quarters, and is based on estimated consolidated net sales in the range of flat to +1% for fiscal 2013 and consolidated comparable store sales in the range of flat to -1% (see table below). We estimate this financial performance will result in cash flow of approximately $175 million in fiscal 2013.

We are forecasting adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations to be in the range of $3.05 to $3.20 per diluted share (non-GAAP), compared to fiscal 2012 adjusted income from continuing U.S. operations of $3.21 per diluted share (non-GAAP). This outlook excludes the previously mentioned non-recurring activity from the first and second quarters, and is based on estimated net sales for U.S. operations in the range of flat to +1% and comparable store sales for U.S. operations in the range of flat to -1%.

Canadian net sales are expected to be in the range of $165 to $173 million for fiscal 2013, resulting in a net loss in the range of $9 to $14 million, or $0.15 to $0.25 per diluted share (non-GAAP). This compares to a net loss for fiscal 2012 of $13.5 million, or $0.22 per diluted share (non-GAAP). Our outlook for fiscal 2013 is based on a Canadian net sales increase in the range of 7% to 12% and a comparable store sales increase in the range of 7% to 12%. From a real estate perspective, we expect to open 2 new stores in Canada under the Big Lots banner during fiscal 2013.

If you are unable to join the live webcast, an archive of the call will be available through the Investor Relations section of our website (www.biglots.com) beginning two hours after the call ends and will remain available through midnight on Friday, September 13. A replay of the call will be available beginning today at 12:00 noon through September 13 at midnight by dialing: 1.888.203.1112 (United States and Canada) or 1.719.457.0820 (International). The Replay Confirmation Code is 6565635. All times are Eastern Time.

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and such statements are intended to qualify for the protection of the safe harbor provided by the Act. The words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “objective,” “goal,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “target,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “outlook” and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. Similarly, descriptions of our objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to the expectations of management as to future occurrences and trends, including statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results or events and projected sales, earnings, capital expenditures and business strategy. Forward-looking statements are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions that may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. Forward-looking statements are and will be based upon management's then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance, and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. Although we believe the expectations expressed in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge, forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, any one or a combination of which could materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Forward-looking statements that we make herein and in other reports and releases are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the current economic and credit conditions, the cost of goods, our inability to successfully execute strategic initiatives, competitive pressures, economic pressures on our customers and us, the availability of brand name closeout merchandise, trade restrictions, freight costs, the risks discussed in the Risk Factors section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other factors discussed from time to time in our other filings with the SEC, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. This release should be read in conjunction with such filings, and you should consider all of these risks, uncertainties and other factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements.




BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

		AUGUST 3		JULY 28
		2013		2012
		(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)

	ASSETS

Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$63,810		$61,679
	Inventories	913,687		881,090
	Deferred income taxes	42,524		42,840
	Other current assets	111,341		91,167
	Total current assets	1,131,362		1,076,776

Property and equipment - net		592,945		587,515

Deferred income taxes		7,482		6,146
Goodwill		12,991		13,428
Other assets		56,531		41,780
			$1,801,311		$1,725,645

	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable		$427,243		$409,578
	Property, payroll and other taxes	77,685		79,520
	Accrued operating expenses	70,420		70,239
	Insurance reserves	36,440		36,297
	KB bankruptcy lease obligation	3,069		3,069
	Accrued salaries and wages	26,827		23,262
	Income taxes payable	1,792		670
	Total current liabilities	643,476		622,635

Long-term obligations under bank credit facility		141,700		242,800

Deferred rent		79,309		65,078
Insurance reserves		63,107		50,400
Unrecognized tax benefits		17,168		16,159
Other liabilities		38,931		38,565

Shareholders' equity		817,620		690,008
			$1,801,311		$1,725,645




BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)

		13 WEEKS ENDED					13 WEEKS ENDED
		AUGUST 3, 2013					JULY 28, 2012
					%					%
		(Unaudited)					(Unaudited)

Net sales			$1,225,572		100.0			$1,218,037		100.0
	Gross margin	479,455			39.1		477,835			39.2
	Selling and administrative expenses	418,495			34.1		412,220			33.8
	Depreciation expense	28,149			2.3		26,271			2.2
Operating profit		32,811			2.7		39,344			3.2
	Interest expense	(733		)	(0.1	)	(895		)	(0.1	)
	Other income (expense)	(118		)	(0.0	)	(38		)	(0.0	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		31,960			2.6		38,411			3.2
	Income tax expense	13,835			1.1		16,321			1.3
Income from continuing operations		18,125			1.5		22,090			1.8
	Income (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax expense (benefit) of $1 and $(10), respectively	1			0.0		(15		)	(0.0	)
Net income			$18,126		1.5			$22,075		1.8

Earnings per common share - basic (a)
	Continuing operations		$0.32					$0.37
	Discontinued operations	0.00					0.00
	Net income		$0.32					$0.37

Earnings per common share - diluted (a)
	Continuing operations		$0.31					$0.36
	Discontinued operations	0.00					0.00
	Net income		$0.31					$0.36

Weighted average common shares outstanding
	Basic	57,382					60,466
	Dilutive effect of share-based awards	542					531
	Diluted	57,924					60,997

(a)	The earnings per share for Continuing Operations, Discontinued Operations and Net Income are separately calculated in accordance with accounting pronouncements; therefore, the sum of earnings per share for Continuing Operations and Discontinued Operations may differ, due to rounding, from the calculated earnings per share of Net Income.




BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)

		26 WEEKS ENDED					26 WEEKS ENDED
		AUGUST 3, 2013					JULY 28, 2012
					%					%
		(Unaudited)					(Unaudited)

Net sales			$2,536,910		100.0			$2,512,518		100.0
	Gross margin	996,084			39.3		990,283			39.4
	Selling and administrative expenses	850,962			33.5		830,538			33.1
	Depreciation expense	55,619			2.2		51,559			2.1
Operating profit		89,503			3.5		108,186			4.3
	Interest expense	(1,459		)	(0.1	)	(1,231		)	(0.0	)
	Other income (expense)	(264		)	(0.0	)	(1		)	(0.0	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		87,780			3.5		106,954			4.3
	Income tax expense	37,322			1.5		44,084			1.8
Income from continuing operations		50,458			2.0		62,870			2.5
	Income (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0 and ($32), respectively	1			0.0		(49		)	(0.0	)
Net income			$50,459		2.0			$62,821		2.5

Earnings per common share - basic (a)
	Continuing operations		$0.88					$1.01
	Discontinued operations	0.00					0.00
	Net income		$0.88					$1.01

Earnings per common share - diluted (a)
	Continuing operations		$0.87					$1.00
	Discontinued operations	0.00					0.00
	Net income		$0.87					$1.00

Weighted average common shares outstanding
	Basic	57,344					62,292
	Dilutive effect of share-based awards	540					779
	Diluted	57,884					63,071

(a)	The earnings per share for Continuing Operations, Discontinued Operations and Net Income are separately calculated in accordance with accounting pronouncements; therefore, the sum of earnings per share for Continuing Operations and Discontinued Operations may differ, due to rounding, from the calculated earnings per share of Net Income.




BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT OPERATING PERFORMANCE
(In thousands, except per share data)

		13 WEEKS ENDED
		AUG 3, 2013			JULY 28, 2012			AUG 3, 2013			JULY 28, 2013
		U.S.			U.S.			Canada			Canada
		(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)

Net sales			$1,187,677			$1,183,023			$37,895			$35,014
	Gross margin	465,287			465,422			14,168			12,413
	Selling and administrative expenses	401,173			397,327			17,322			14,893
	Depreciation expense	27,570			25,468			579			803
Operating profit (loss)		36,544			42,627			(3,733		)	(3,283		)
	Interest expense	(730		)	(895		)	(3		)	0
	Other income (expense)	(11		)	0			(107		)	(38		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		35,803			41,732			(3,843		)	(3,321		)
	Income tax expense	13,835			16,321			0			0
Income (loss) from continuing operations			$21,968			$25,411			($3,843	)		($3,321	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations (a)			$0.38			$0.42			($0.07	)		($0.05	)

		26 WEEKS ENDED
		AUGUST 3, 2013			JULY 28, 2012			AUGUST 3, 2013			JULY 28, 2012
		U.S.			U.S.			Canada			Canada
		(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)

Net sales			$2,462,421			$2,445,258			$74,489			$67,260
	Gross margin	968,377			966,366			27,707			23,917
	Selling and administrative expenses	816,393			798,852			34,569			31,686
	Depreciation expense	54,450			49,892			1,169			1,667
Operating profit (loss)		97,534			117,622			(8,031		)	(9,436		)
	Interest expense	(1,456		)	(1,231		)	(3		)	0
	Other income (expense)	(11		)	0			(253		)	(1		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		96,067			116,391			(8,287		)	(9,437		)
	Income tax expense	37,322			44,084			0			0
Income (loss) from continuing operations			$58,745			$72,307			($8,287	)		($9,437	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations (a)			$1.01			$1.15			($0.14	)		($0.15	)

(a)	The diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations by segment are separately calculated; therefore, the sum of diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations by segment may differ, due to rounding, from the calculated consolidated diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations. Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations by segment is a “non-GAAP financial measure,” as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229), which our management believes is useful information to investors.





BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)


		13 WEEKS ENDED			13 WEEKS ENDED
		AUGUST 3, 2013			JULY 28, 2012
		(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)

	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		$21,835			($34,345	)

	Net cash used in investing activities	(34,278		)	(44,772		)

	Net cash provided by financing activities	4,802			58,453

	Impact of foreign currency on cash	(218		)	(228		)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(7,859		)	(20,892		)
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Beginning of period	71,669			82,571
	End of period		$63,810			$61,679





BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)


		26 WEEKS ENDED			26 WEEKS ENDED
		AUGUST 3, 2013			JULY 28, 2012
		(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)

	Net cash provided by operating activities		$82,018			$88,749

	Net cash used in investing activities	(50,101		)	(60,273		)

	Net cash used in financing activities	(28,362		)	(35,195		)

	Impact of foreign currency on cash	(326		)	(149		)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			$3,229			($6,868	)
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Beginning of period	60,581			68,547
	End of period		$63,810			$61,679

The following tables reconcile: (1) selling and administrative expenses, selling and administrative expense rate, operating profit, operating profit rate, income tax expense, effective income tax rate, income from continuing operations, net income, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and diluted earnings per share for both the second quarter of 2013 and the year-to-date 2013 (GAAP financial measures) to adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP financial measures); and (2) gross margin, gross margin rate, operating profit, operating profit rate, income tax expense, effective income tax rate, income from continuing operations, net income, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and diluted earnings per share for the year-to-date 2012 (GAAP financial measures) to adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP financial measures).



Second quarter of 2013 - Thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013

Consolidated Results
	As reported			Adjustment to loss contingency accrual			As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
Selling and administrative expenses	$	418,495		$	677		$	419,172
Selling and administrative expense rate	34.1		%	0.1		%	34.2		%
Operating profit	32,811			(677		)	32,134
Operating profit rate	2.7		%	(0.1		%)	2.6		%
Income tax expense	13,835			(247		)	13,588
Effective income tax rate	43.3		%	0.1		%	43.4		%
Income from continuing operations	18,125			(430		)	17,695
Net income	18,126			(430		)	17,696
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.31		$	(0.01	)	$	0.31
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.31		$	(0.01	)	$	0.31

U.S. Segment Results
	As reported			Adjustment to loss contingency accrual			As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
Selling and administrative expenses	$	401,173		$	677		$	401,850
Selling and administrative expense rate	33.8		%	0.1		%	33.8		%
Operating profit	36,544			(677		)	35,867
Operating profit rate	3.1		%	(0.1		%)	3.0		%
Income tax expense	13,835			(247		)	13,588
Effective income tax rate	38.6		%	0.1		%	38.7		%
Income from continuing operations	21,968			(430		)	21,538
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.38		$	(0.01	)	$	0.37

The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are “non-GAAP financial measures” as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) a pretax adjustment for settlement of a legal matter of $677 ($430, net of tax).



Year-to-date 2013 - Twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013

Consolidated Results
	As reported			Adjustment to exclude loss contingency			As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
Selling and administrative expenses	$	850,962		$	(4,375	)	$	846,587
Selling and administrative expense rate	33.5		%	(0.2		%)	33.4		%
Operating profit	89,503			4,375			93,878
Operating profit rate	3.5		%	0.2		%	3.7		%
Income tax expense	37,322			1,615			38,937
Effective income tax rate	42.5		%	(0.2		%)	42.3		%
Income from continuing operations	50,458			2,760			53,218
Net income	50,459			2,760			53,219
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	0.87		$	0.05		$	0.92
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.87		$	0.05		$	0.92

U.S. Segment Results
	As reported			Adjustment to exclude loss contingency			As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
Selling and administrative expenses	$	816,393		$	(4,375	)	$	812,018
Selling and administrative expense rate	33.2		%	(0.2		%)	33.0		%
Operating profit	97,534			4,375			101,909
Operating profit rate	4.0		%	0.2		%	4.1		%
Income tax expense	37,322			1,615			38,937
Effective income tax rate	38.8		%	0.0		%	38.8		%
Income from continuing operations	58,745			2,760			61,505
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	1.01		$	0.05		$	1.06

The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are “non-GAAP financial measures” as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) a pretax accrual of a loss contingency related to a legal matter of $5,052 ($3,190, net of tax) combined with a pretax adjustment for settlement of the related legal matter, which resulted in a reduction of the accrual of $677 ($430, net of tax) for a total adjustment of $4,375 ($2,760, net of tax).



Year-to-date 2012 - Twenty-six weeks ended July 28, 2012

Consolidated Results
	As reported			Adjustment to exclude change in inventory accounting principle			As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
Gross margin	$	990,283		$	5,574		$	995,857
Gross margin rate	39.4		%	0.2		%	39.6		%
Operating profit	108,186			5,574			113,760
Operating profit rate	4.3		%	0.2		%	4.5		%
Income tax expense	44,084			2,186			46,270
Effective income tax rate	41.2		%	(0.1		%)	41.1		%
Income from continuing operations	62,870			3,388			66,258
Net income	62,821			3,388			66,209
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	1.00		$	0.05		$	1.05
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.00		$	0.05		$	1.05

U.S. Segment Results
	As reported			Adjustment to exclude change in inventory accounting principle			As Adjusted (non-GAAP)
Gross margin	$	966,366		$	5,574		$	971,940
Gross margin rate	39.5		%	0.2		%	39.7		%
Operating profit	117,622			5,574			123,196
Operating profit rate	4.8		%	0.2		%	5.0		%
Income tax expense	44,084			2,186			46,270
Effective income tax rate	37.9		%	0.0		%	37.9		%
Income from continuing operations	72,307			3,388			75,695
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	1.15		$	0.05		$	1.20

The above adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted income from continuing operations, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are “non-GAAP financial measures” as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) a pretax charge for a change in an accounting principle associated with our implementation of new inventory management information systems of $5,574 ($3,388, net of tax).

Our management believes that the disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors because the non-GAAP financial measures present an alternative and more relevant method for measuring our operating performance, excluding special items included in the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, that management believes is more indicative of our on-going operating results and financial condition. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, in evaluating our operating performance.



PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE			Contact: Andrew D. Regrut
			Director, Investor Relations
			614-278-6622



	EPS From Continuing Operations ⁽¹⁾

	Q2 2013	Q2 2012	YTD 2013	YTD 2012

U.S. Operations	$0.38	$0.42	$1.01	$1.15
Impact of non-recurring charges	($0.01)	—	$0.05	$0.05

U.S. Operations - adjusted basis	$0.37	$0.42	$1.06	$1.20
Canadian Operations	($0.07)	($0.05)	($0.14)	($0.15)

Consolidated Operations - adjusted basis	$0.31	$0.36	$0.92	$1.05

(1) Non-GAAP. See detailed segment reporting below.



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	Columbus, OH 43228-5311
	Phone: (614) 278-6622 Fax: (614) 278-6666
	E-mail: aschmidt@biglots.com



	Comparable Store Sales		Store Count

	Q2 2013	Q2 2012	Q2 2013	Q2 2012

U.S. Operations	-2.2%	-1.9%	1,514	1,463

Canadian Operations ⁽¹⁾	+8.3%	na	79	81

Consolidated Operations	-1.9%	-1.9%	1,593	1,544

(1) Comparable store sales for Canada for fiscal 2012 do not qualify under our calculation due to an acquisition date of July 2011.



	Shareholder Relations Department
	300 Phillipi Road
	Columbus, OH 43228-5311
	Phone: (614) 278-6622 Fax: (614) 278-6666
	E-mail: aschmidt@biglots.com



EPS from Continuing Operations (non-GAAP)	Full Year

	2013 Guidance	2012

U.S. Operations	$3.00 - $3.15	$3.15

Impact of non-recurring charges	$0.05	$0.06

U.S. Operations - adjusted basis	$3.05 - $3.20	$3.21

Canadian Operations	($0.15) - ($0.25)	($0.22)

Consolidated Operations - adjusted basis	$2.80 - $3.05	$2.99



Sales Guidance	Full Year 2013
	Total Sales	Comp
U.S. Operations	0% to +1%	0% to -1%
Canadian Operations	+7% to +12%	+7% to +12%
Consolidated Operations	0% to +1%	0% to -1%