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Joe R. Cooper was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in February 2004, and is
responsible for our finance functions. He oversees treasury, tax, and investor relations, as well as the reporting,
planning, and control functions of the business. Mr. Cooper joined us as Vice President of Strategic Planning
and Investor Relations in May 2000. In July 2000, he assumed responsibility for the treasury department and
was appointed Vice President, Treasurer.
Charles W. Haubiel II is responsible for our legal and real estate affairs. He was promoted to his current role
and assumed responsibility for real estate in January 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Haubiel was promoted to Senior
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in November 2004. Mr. Haubiel joined us in 1997 as
Senior Staff Counsel and was promoted to Director, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary in 1999, and to
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in 2000.
Norman J. Rankin is responsible for our alternative product sourcing and wholesale operations. He assumed
his current role in January 2008, after serving as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager with
responsibility for consumables and hardware. Mr. Rankin joined us in 1998 as Vice President, Consumables
upon our merger with Mac Frugal’s Bargains Close-outs, Inc. (discount retailer). In 1999, Mr. Rankin was
promoted to Senior Vice President.
Robert S. Segal is responsible for merchandising in the furniture and home categories. Mr. Segal joined us in
2004 as Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Furniture, and was promoted to his current role in
January 2008. Prior to joining us, Mr. Segal served as Divisional Vice President, Housewares and Home of
Shopko (discount retailer) from 1995 to 2004.
Harold A. Wilson is responsible for warehousing, distributing, and transporting merchandise. Mr. Wilson joined
us in 1995. Prior to joining us, Mr. Wilson was Vice President of Distribution of Limited Brands, Inc. (retailer)
and held a senior position in the distribution department with Neiman-Marcus, Inc. (luxury retailer).
Timothy A. Johnson is responsible for our strategic planning and investor relations functions. He was promoted
to Vice President, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations in February 2004. He joined us in 2000 as Director
of Strategic Planning.
Paul A. Schroeder is responsible for internal and external financial reporting and accounting operations
including payroll, accounts payable, and inventory control. Mr. Schroeder joined us as Director, Accounting
Operations in April 2005, and was promoted to Vice President, Controller in September 2005. Prior to joining
us, Mr. Schroeder was Director of Finance of American Signature, Inc. (furniture retailer) and held various
finance positions with Limited Brands, Inc. (retailer).
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “BIG.” The
following table reflects the high and low sales prices per common share for our common shares as reported on
the NYSE composite tape for the fiscal periods indicated:
2009 2008
High Low High Low
First Quarter ................................ $28.36 $12.62 $28.65 $15.00
Second Quarter .............................. 28.50 19.49 34.88 26.03
Third Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.18 22.47 35.33 18.99
Fourth Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31.39 $23.04 $24.88 $12.93