Big Lots Q2 2010 Sales Up 5.7%

Sales for the quarter increased 5.7% to USD 1.13 billion while year-to-date (YTD) sales increased 7% to USD 2.35 billion. Comparable store sales (for stores open at least two years) increased 3.8% and 4.9% for Q2 and YTD 2010, respectively.