Big Lots Inc. (BIG) reported third quarter retail sales increased 0.9% $1,015.6 million, compared to $1,006.2 million in the prior year quarter.
Comparable store sales for stores open at least two years at the beginning of the fiscal year decreased 0.2% for the third quarter of fiscal 2009.
For the thirty-nine week year to date period ended October 31, 2009, retail sales decreased 0.8% to $3,216.2 million, compared to $3,241.1 million for the same period in fiscal 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 1.1% for the year to date period.
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