Big Lots appoints Bruce Thorn as President and Chief Executive Officer

Big Lots, Inc. announced through a statement that Bruce K. Thorn has been named Chief Executive Officer and President of the company. Thorn joins from Tailored Brands, where he most recently served as the president and chief operating officer. The company said that following a transition period with Tailored Brands, Thorn is expected to be formally appointed as the CEO and President of Big Lots at the end of September, at which time he will also be appointed as a director to fill the place vacancy by David Campisi, who retired in April 2018.