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Article: Big Lots Reports Fourth Quarter Results, Issues 2002 Guidance; Company Records $50 Million Non-Cash Charge.
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- PR Newswire
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- February 27, 2002
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Customer Counts Improving Behind Strategic Initiatives;
February Comp Store Sales Guidance Raised
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Big Lots, Inc. today reported sales of $1,138.2 million for the thirteen weeks ended February 2, 2002, a 2.4% increase compared to sales of $1,111.9 million for the fourteen week fourth quarter of 2000. Sales for the fifty-two week fiscal year ended February 2, 2002 were $3,433.3 million, a 4.8% increase compared to sales of $3,277.1 million for the fifty-three week year of 2000. Excluding the impact of the 53rd week, sales were up 8.0% for the fourth quarter and 6.6% for the year.
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