Document and Entity Information Document - shares |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Apr. 29, 2017 |
Jun. 02, 2017 |
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| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 29, 2017 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | BIG LOTS INC | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000768835 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --02-03 | |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | |
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 44,212,485 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2017 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false |