Store closures Evaluate opportunities to service remaining operating Big Lots locations with IT services, supply chain optimization, or store modernization projects as closures may increase demand for migration, decommissioning support, or relocations for inventory management systems.

Affordable goods Capitalize on Big Lots’ low-price positioning by offering cost-efficient IT and business process solutions such as cloud-based productivity tools, lean ERP integration, and affordable cybersecurity programs to protect discount retail operations.

Tech stack Leverage familiarity with Salesforce, ServiceNow, SharePoint/Microsoft 365, New Relic, and OneTrust to propose targeted modernization, monitoring, and governance initiatives that align with their existing tooling and vendor relationships.

Mid market focus Position services for a smaller retailer profile with potential need for scalable IT services, digital marketing tech support, and flexible deployment models as they navigate economic pressures and potential consolidations.

Revenue scope Propose modular solutions with clear ROI tied to efficiency gains (inventory accuracy, store-level analytics, and customer experience) tailored to a company with implied revenue in the lower hundreds of millions and a lean employee base.