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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                  FORM 10 - K


              ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                        SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                   For the fiscal year ended January 28, 1995
                         Commission file number 1-8897


                        CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION


                             A Delaware Corporation
                               IRS No. 06-1119097
                      1105 North Market Street, Suite 1300
                                 P.O. Box 8985
                           Wilmington, Delaware 19899
                                 (302) 478-4896

          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

                                                Name of each Exchange
       Title of each class                       on which registered
       -------------------                       -------------------
   Common Stock $.01 par value                New York Stock Exchange
 Preferred Stock Purchase Rights              New York Stock Exchange

Indicate whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days. Yes [ X ] No [   ]

Indicate if the disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best
of the registrant's knowledge, in a definitive proxy or information statement
incorporated by reference in Part III of this FORM 1O-K or any amendment to
this FORM 1O-K [   ]

The aggregate market value (based on the closing price on the New York Stock
Exchange) of the Common Stock of the Registrant held by non affiliates of the
Registrant was $948,695,418 on March 31, 1995.  For purposes of this response,
executive officers and directors are deemed to be the affiliates of the
Registrant and the holdings by non affiliates was computed as 47,140,145
shares.

The number of shares of Common Stock $.01 par value per share, outstanding as
of March 31, 1995, was 47,255,618 and there were no shares of Non-Voting Common
Stock, $.01 par value per share outstanding at that date.

                      Documents Incorporated By Reference

Portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement are incorporated into Part III.
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                                 FORM 10 - K
                                      
                                      
                                      
                                ANNUAL REPORT
                  FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 28, 1995
                                      
                              TABLE OF CONTENTS


                                    PART I
                                      
                                                                        Page

Item 1.       Business                                                     3
Item 2.       Properties                                                   5
Item 3.       Legal Proceedings                                            6
Item 4.       Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders            6


                                   PART II

Item 5.       Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and
                 Related Stockholder Matters                               7
Item 6.       Selected Financial Data                                      7
Item 7.       Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
                 Condition and Results of Operations                       9
Item 8.       Financial Statements and Supplementary Data                 12
Item 9.       Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
                 Accounting and Financial Disclosures                     25


                                   PART III


Item 10.      Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant          25


Item 11.      Executive Compensation                                      25

Item 12.      Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
                 Management                                               25


Item 13.      Certain Relationships and Related Transactions              25



                                   PART IV

Item 14.      Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports
                 on Form 8-K                                              25
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                                     PART I


ITEM 1 BUSINESS

GENERAL

At January 28, 1995, Consolidated Stores Corporation (Company) operated 752
retail stores in 38 states and is the largest close-out retail company in the
world.  Retail  stores operate under the names Odd Lots, Big Lots, All for One
(AFO), iTZADEAL! (IAD), Toy Liquidators, and Toys Unlimited. The Company
considers the general economic conditions of all markets in which it has retail
operations to be good. Consumer goods are also sold on a wholesale basis
throughout the continental United States.

The Company purchases and sells large quantities of close-out merchandise
generally obtained at a fraction of the initial wholesale price.  Merchandise   
is comprised of new, primarily brand name products, obtained from 
manufacturers' excess inventories and overruns, packaging changes, or
discontinued goods that have not been sold successfully through traditional
retail channels. Manufacturers' reconditioned merchandise is also sold on a
regular basis.

As a result of the holiday selling season the fourth quarter generally reflects
higher net income and net sales than the other quarters.  The first quarter of
the fiscal year is usually the least profitable representing a traditional
softness in retail sales following the holiday season.

Substantially all operations are conducted through subsidiaries, and references
to the "Company" in this Item 1 include the Company and its subsidiaries.

PURCHASING

Purchasing for the retail operations is conducted by a single group of buyers.
This buying group purchases merchandise from sources throughout the world and
continually seeks values created by any close-out circumstances. The primary
sources of merchandise are manufacturers, distributors, and importers.  Many
manufacturers and wholesalers offer some or all of their close-out merchandise
to the Company prior to attempting to dispose of it through other channels.
Historically, there have been various sources of supply available for each
category of merchandise sold.

In many cases, the Company has developed valuable sources from which it obtains
certain lines of merchandise on a continuing basis.  The Company has purchase
commitments to acquire certain lines of paper products over the next four years
or as later may be extended.  Utilization of purchase commitments in the future
will be evaluated based on the general availability of the line of merchandise
offered and other economic and operational factors. Long term purchase
commitments are not, and are not foreseen to become, a major source of
merchandise in the future.

RETAIL OPERATIONS - ODD LOTS AND BIG LOTS

Certain general categories of merchandise are offered on a continual basis,
although specific lines, products and manufacturers change frequently.
Inventories depend primarily on the types of merchandise available for
acquisition at any given time.

Historically, Odd Lots and Big Lots stores have offered substantial savings on
housewares, electronics, hardware, tools, automotive supplies, food items,
health and beauty aids, sporting goods, toys, jewelry and softgoods.  The
stores also carry on a regular basis consumer items such as paint, batteries,
electrical wire and accessories, trash bags, pet food, hand tools, greeting
cards, and seasonal goods, including Christmas items, which are purchased
directly from manufacturers, suppliers and importers on a recurring basis.

The stores advertise primarily in circulars and have also engaged in a limited
amount of advertising on television and radio.  During the fiscal year ended
January 28, 1995, advertising expenditures were approximately 3.0% of net
sales.

All Odd Lots and Big Lots stores are leased facilities which are located in
strip shopping centers or are free standing. Generally, locations of 20,000 to
40,000 square feet are solicited with emphasis on locations of 22,000 to 30,000
square feet. Primary in selecting suitable store locations are existing
structures which can be refurbished in a manner consistent with the intended
merchandising concept.  Stores range in total size from 10,080 to 81,193 square
feet and average approximately 27,900 square feet in size. Approximately 71.8%
of the area of each store represents selling space.
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During the fiscal year ended January 28, 1995, 79  Odd Lots and Big Lots stores
were opened, 23 closed, and it is estimated that by the end of the current
fiscal year approximately  65 (50 - 55 net of store closings) new stores will
be opened.  Generally, a new store is profitable in its first full year of
operation.  Stores considered for closing are selectively evaluated by a
committee comprised of management, to established profitability standards.  The
cost of opening a new store in a leased facility is approximately $550,000 to
$650,000, including inventory.

ALL FOR ONE AND ITZADEAL! (AFO/IAD)

All AFO/IAD stores are located in fully enclosed malls or high traffic strip
centers with major anchor stores. The AFO/IAD concept draws on pedestrian
traffic in these locations to attract the value shopper who buys on impulse.
Each store carries a varied line of value-oriented general consumer
merchandise, similar to the categories available in Odd Lots and Big Lots
stores. AFO stores combine the value of quality merchandise, in a lively
exciting environment, principally at a single price point of one dollar. A
limited amount of floor space in selected AFO stores is dedicated to offering
merchandise at a price point above one dollar.  The area dedicated to price
points over one dollar in any particular store is dependent on available space,
lease restrictions, if any, and the demographics of a particular location.  IAD
stores offer a range of close-out consumer merchandise at various price points
generally under $10.  

In general, the AFO operations do not independently advertise merchandise
available for sale.  Advertising by participation in mall or strip center
sponsored programs are the only regularly scheduled advertising promotions.
        
During fiscal 1994, the Company opened 15 IAD stores, converted 12 AFO formats
to IAD and closed 10 AFO stores. All stores are located in leased facilities
and range in total size from 1,833 to 8,450 square feet and average
approximately 3,850 square feet. Approximately 75.2% of the area of each store
represents selling space. Generally, locations of 3,000 to 7,000 square feet
are considered desirable for lease.

The cost of opening a store in a leased facility averages approximately
$150,000 to $300,000, including inventory. Approximately 35 net new IAD store
openings are anticipated in 1995.

TOY LIQUIDATORS AND TOYS UNLIMITED (TOYS)

In May 1994, the Company acquired certain assets (consisting primarily of
inventories, leases, store fixtures and equipment) of  82 toy stores in  35
states. These stores were, and continue to be, operated under the name Toy
Liquidators and Toys Unlimited. Each store offers a varied line of close-out
toys to consumers. Many of the items offered in the toy stores are acquired
from vendors offering similar merchandise to other retail operations of the
Company.  Purchasing for the toy business is centralized with all other
purchasing operations of the Company.

Retail toy store operations are conducted from leased facilities, with 80
located in manufacturers' outlet malls and 2 in strip shopping centers. The
stores average 4,888 square feet in total size and range from 3,496 to 7,578
square feet. Approximately, 84.2% of the stores total square footage is selling
space. The Company estimates 35 net new toy store openings in 1995.

DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORTATION

Substantially all merchandise distribution activities are conducted from
central distribution facilities located in Columbus, Ohio.  A majority of the
merchandise purchased for the stores is shipped by common carrier directly to
the distribution facilities and from there is shipped by truck and rail to the
stores utilizing a dedicated fleet of outside transportation companies and
contract carriers.

OTHER OPERATIONS

The Company also sells goods wholesale from its corporate office in Columbus,
Ohio.  The inventory consists almost entirely of merchandise obtained through
the same or shared opportunistic purchases of the retail operation.

Advertising of wholesale merchandise is conducted primarily at trade shows and
by mailings to past and potential customers.  Wholesale customers include a
wide and varied range of major national and regional retailers, as well as
smaller retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers.

ASSOCIATES

At January 28, 1995, the Company had 18,837 active associates.  At any time
throughout fiscal 1994, approximately two-thirds of the associates were
employed on a part-time basis.  Temporary associates hired during the Christmas
selling season increased the number of associates to a peak of 24,240 in
fiscal 1994.  The relationship with associates is considered to be good and the
Company is not a party to any labor agreements.
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COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS

The retail operations compete with discount department stores, deep discount
drugstore chains, and other value oriented specialty retailers.  The Company
also competes with numerous distributors, jobbers, exporters, dealers, and
others which sell many of the items sold wholesale by the registrant.
Competition is often intense; however, by reason of the ability to make
opportunistic purchases of close-out, bulk, and surplus items, the Company
believes its prices compare favorably with those of its competitors.

There is increasing competition for the purchase of such merchandise.  The
Company believes that it has, and will continue to have, sufficient sources to
enable it to continue purchasing such merchandise at favorable prices in the
future.

ITEM 2 PROPERTIES

CORPORATE, WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION

The Company owns a 2,887,000 square foot fully mechanized office, warehouse and
distribution facility located in Columbus, Ohio.  Approximately 150,000 square
feet of this facility is utilized as office space for corporate offices.  The
balance represents warehouse and distribution space.  Warehousing and
distribution is also conducted from leased locations principally located in
central Ohio which total approximately 626,000 square feet. Substantially all
merchandise sold by the Company is received at a distribution center and is
processed for retail sale, as necessary, and distributed to the retail location
or wholesale customer.

STORES

All stores are in leased facilities.  Store leases generally provide for fixed
monthly rental payments plus the payment, in most cases, of real estate taxes,
utilities, liability insurance and maintenance.  In some locations, the leases
provide formulas requiring the payment of a percentage of sales as additional
rent. Such payments are generally only required when sales reach a specified
level.  The typical store lease is for an initial term of three to five years
with a five-year renewal option.  The following tables set forth store lease
expiration and state location information for existing leases at January 28, 
1995.

Number of Leases Expiring Without Number of Leases Expiring Renewal Options ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Fiscal Odd Lots AFO Odd Lots AFO Year Big Lots IAD Toys Total Big Lots IAD Toys Total --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- 1995 63 12 14 89 11 4 4 19 1996 92 21 12 125 21 9 4 34 1997 108 81 16 205 24 28 3 55 1998 73 25 20 118 22 14 14 50 1999 98 18 10 126 31 17 5 53 2000 and beyond 54 25 10 89 27 25 6 58 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- 488 182 82 752 136 97 36 269 Of the 182 AFO leases 104 are in enclosed malls and 78 are in strip centers.
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Number of Stores Open ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Odd Lots AFO Odd Lots AFO and and and and Big Lots IAD Toys Total Big Lots IAD Toys Total -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Alabama 13 -- 2 15 Missouri 12 -- 2 14 Arizona -- -- 3 3 Mississippi 2 -- -- 2 California -- -- 10 10 N. Carolina 20 -- 1 21 Colorado -- 5 1 6 Nebraska -- 2 2 4 Connecticut -- -- 1 1 Nevada -- -- 1 1 Delaware -- -- 1 1 New York 5 -- 4 9 Florida 51 12 5 68 Ohio 105 56 2 163 Georgia 31 -- 3 34 Oklahoma -- -- 1 1 Iowa -- 7 2 9 Oregon -- -- 3 3 Idaho -- -- 1 1 Pennsylvania 21 9 3 33 Illinois 20 22 -- 42 S. Carolina 14 -- 3 17 Indiana 36 15 3 54 Tennessee 35 1 2 38 Kansas 3 -- 1 4 Texas -- -- 5 5 Kentucky 29 12 3 44 Utah -- -- 2 2 Louisiana -- -- 2 2 Virginia 24 3 2 29 Maryland 3 2 1 6 Washington -- -- 2 2 Maine -- -- 1 1 Wisconsin 10 -- 1 11 Michigan 32 23 3 58 West Virginia 22 6 1 29 Minnesota -- 6 2 8 Wyoming -- 1 -- 1
Odd Lots AFO and and Big Lots IAD Toys Total -------- -------- -------- --------- Total Stores 488 182 82 752 Number of states 20 16 35 38
ITEM 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is party to various legal proceedings arising from its ordinary course of operations and believes that the outcome of these proceedings, individually and in aggregate, will be immaterial. ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report. 7 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY (Included pursuant to Instruction 3 to paragraph (b) of Item 401 of Regulation S-K.)
Officer Name Age Offices Held Since -------------------------- -------- -------------------------------------------- ---------- William G. Kelley 49 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive 1990 Officer Brady J. Churches 36 President 1981 Jerry D. Sommers 44 Executive Vice President, Merchandising 1987 Albert J. Bell 35 Sr. Vice President, Legal, Real Estate, 1988 Secretary and General Counsel Michael J. Potter 33 Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial 1991 Officer James A. McGrady 44 Vice President and Treasurer 1991 Mark D. Shapiro 35 Vice President and Controller 1994 James E. Eggenschwiler 36 Director - Legal, Assistant General Counsel 1992 and Assistant Secretary
PART II ITEM 5 MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "CNS." The following table reflects the high and low sales price per share of common stock as quoted from the NYSE composite transactions for the fiscal period indicated.
1994 1993 ---------------------------- --------------------------- High Low High Low ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- First Quarter $ 20 $ 16-3/4 $ 20-1/8 $ 14-1/8 Second Quarter 17-1/4 11-1/2 19-1/2 14-3/4 Third Quarter 18-1/2 11-7/8 22-1/8 16-1/2 Fourth Quarter 19-3/8 15-3/4 22-1/4 17-1/4
The Company has followed a policy of reinvesting earnings in the business and consequently has not paid any cash dividends. At the present time, no change in this policy is under consideration by the Board of Directors. The payment of cash dividends in the future will be determined by the Board of Directors in consideration of business conditions then existing, including the Company's earnings, financial requirements and condition, opportunities for reinvesting earnings, and other factors. ITEM 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The statement of earnings data and the balance sheet data has been derived from the Company's consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere herein. 8
Fiscal Year Ended ========================================================================================== Six Year Annual Growth January 28, January 29, January 30, February 1, February 2, February 3, January 28, Rate 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990* 1989 ==================================================================================================================================== ($ In thousands except earnings per share and sales per sq. ft. ) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: Net sales: Odd Lots and Big Lots 10.8% $1,112,087 $ 941,471 $ 837,805 $ 744,896 $ 662,050 $ 593,519 $ 601,008 All for One and iTZADEAL! ** 93,590 92,283 72,986 7,685 -- -- -- Toy Liquidators and Toys Unlimited ** 45,937 -- -- -- -- -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Retail 13.0 1,251,614 1,033,754 910,791 752,581 662,050 593,519 601,008 Other 0.9 27,030 21,537 18,489 18,916 17,253 15,162 25,549 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12.6 1,278,644 1,055,291 929,280 771,497 679,303 608,681 626,557 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cost of sales: Odd Lots and Big Lots 10.3 638,533 531,605 479,536 441,351 405,919 352,783 355,190 All for One and iTZADEAL! ** 47,331 45,275 36,973 4,084 -- -- -- Toy Liquidators and Toys Unlimited ** 22,467 -- -- -- -- -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total Retail 12.2 708,331 576,880 516,509 445,435 405,919 352,783 355,190 Other 1.6 20,163 16,358 13,895 14,047 14,267 10,999 18,362 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11.8 728,494 593,238 530,404 459,482 420,186 363,782 373,552 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross profit 13.8 550,150 462,053 398,876 312,015 259,117 244,899 253,005 Selling and administrative expenses 13.5 451,411 386,116 334,494 273,704 243,878 233,442 211,407 Unusual items ** -- -- -- -- -- 16,692 -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Operating profit (loss) 15.5 98,739 75,937 64,382 38,311 15,239 (5,235) 41,598 Other expense - net 6.7 (6,706) (4,221) (4,116) (5,896) (8,608) (9,280) (4,536) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income (loss) before income taxes 16.4 92,033 71,716 60,266 32,415 6,631 (14,515) 37,062 Income taxes (credit) 16.9 36,813 28,689 23,156 12,317 2,086 (7,561) 14,434 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income (loss) 16.0% $ 55,220 $ 43,027 $ 37,110 $ 20,098 $ 4,545 $ (6,954) $ 22,628 ==================================================================================================================================== Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share of stock 14.9% $ 1.15 $ 0.90 $ 0.78 $ 0.44 $ 0.10 $ (0.15) $ 0.50 ==================================================================================================================================== Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (In thousands) 1.0% 48,077 47,976 47,676 45,797 45,615 45,456 45,238 ================================================================================================================ BALANCE SHEET DATA: Working capital $ 210,601 $ 174,529 $ 142,305 $ 120,275 $ 100,033 $ 126,542 $ 108,757 Current ratio 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.3 3.0 2.4 Total assets $ 551,620 $ 468,220 $ 390,942 $ 329,321 $ 288,119 $ 308,231 $ 286,156 Long-term obligations $ 40,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 50,000 $ 50,125 $ 91,087 $ 53,292 Stockholders' equity $ 315,234 $ 258,535 $ 209,459 $ 170,520 $ 149,940 $ 144,776 $ 150,998 STORE OPERATING DATA: Average sales per square foot *** $ 121.71 $ 119.86 $ 115.64 $ 108.57 $ 100.68 $ 93.26 $ 103.14 New stores opened Odd Lots and Big Lots 79 71 47 37 24 46 28 All for One and iTZADEAL! 15 21 120 41 -- -- -- Toy Liquidators and Toys Unlimited 82 -- -- -- -- -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 176 92 167 78 24 46 28 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stores closed Odd Lots and Big Lots 23 20 24 16 23 18 15 All for One 10 4 -- 1 -- -- -- Toy Liquidators and Toys Unlimited -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 33 24 24 17 23 18 15 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stores open at end of year Odd Lots and Big Lots 488 432 381 358 337 336 308 All for One and iTZADEAL! 182 177 160 40 -- -- -- Toy Liquidators and Toys Unlimited 82 -- -- -- -- -- -- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 752 609 541 398 337 336 308 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Consists of 53 weeks. ** Not applicable. *** Based on stores open the full period.
9 ITEM 7 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OVERVIEW AND TRENDS The Company's business operations are comprised of one primary segment: the retail sale of "close-out" merchandise. At January 28, 1995, retail sales were conducted through 488 Odd Lots and Big Lots specialty retail stores offering merchandise at substantial discounts in addition to 27 iTZADEAL! (IAD) specialty close-out retail and 155 All for One (AFO) single price point retail stores. In May of 1994, 82 close-out toy stores were acquired which operate under the names of Toy Liquidators and Toys Unlimited (TOYS). Operations of Odd Lots and Big Lots have annually comprised in excess of 86% of the total sales and gross profit in each of the past three fiscal years. The number of stores in operation has significantly expanded over the past three years increasing from 398 at the start of fiscal 1992 to 752 in fiscal 1994. Funding for this store expansion, in addition to other capital requirements, has been provided by internally generated funds from operations supplemented on an interim basis by utilization of available credit facilities. The retail operation is somewhat seasonal due to the fourth quarter holiday selling season. As such, the fourth quarter generally reflects higher net sales and income. In contrast, the first quarter of the fiscal year is generally the least profitable displaying the customary softness in retail sales following the holiday season. Quarterly fluctuations of inventory balances reflect the opportunistic purchases available at any given time and the increase in the number of stores. On a per store basis, inventories have traditionally been lower at the end of the fiscal year and build throughout the next three quarters to a peak level in anticipation of the holiday season. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The table below compares components of the statements of earnings as a percent to sales and presents the percentage change to the prior year.
Percent of Net Sales Percent Change -------------------------------- --------------------- 1994 1993 1992 1994-93 1993-92 ======================================================================== ===================== Sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 21.2% 13.6% ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 57.0 56.2 57.1 22.8 11.8 Selling and administrative 35.3 36.6 36.0 16.9 15.4 expenses Interest expense 0.5 0.6 0.6 24.5 2.0 Other income - net -- (0.2) (0.2) (66.6) 0.6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- 92.8 93.2 93.5 20.6 13.2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Income before income taxes 7.2 6.8 6.5 28.3 19.0 Provision for income taxes 2.9 2.7 2.5 28.3 23.9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Net income 4.3% 4.1% 4.0% 28.3% 15.9% ======================================================================== =====================
SALES Significant increases in sales have been realized over the past three fiscal years. These increases have resulted primarily from the expanded number of retail stores in operation and increases in comparable store sales (stores open more than two years at the beginning of the year). Sales increased 21.2% to a record $1.279 billion in 1994 compared to $1.055 billion in 1993, which was 13.6% above 1992. Store sales from 176 new stores, including sales of $45.9 million from 82 toy stores acquired in May of 1994, contributed $178.4 million, 79.9% of the 1994 increase. The $106.7 million in sales from 92 new stores opened in 1993 accounted for 84.6% of that year's sales gain. Comparable store sales increases of 3.5%, $24.3 million, in 1994 and 1.8%, $11.2 million, in 1993 contributed approximately 10.9% and 8.9% of those respective years' overall sales increases. 10
Components of sales are presented below: Fiscal Year --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1994 1993 1992 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pct. to No. of Pct. to No. of Pct. to No. of ($ in thousands) Sales Total Stores Sales Total Stores Sales Total Stores ================================================================================================================================== Stores open two or more years at the beginning of the fiscal year $ 719,728 56.3% 326 $ 635,423 60.2% 277 $ 604,681 65.1% 273 Stores open less than two years at the beginning of the fiscal year 329,093 25.7 250 270,624 25.7 240 163,767 17.6 101 Stores opened in the fiscal period 178,382 14.0 176 106,661 10.1 92 114,825 12.3 167 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total retail sales for stores open at end of fiscal year 1,227,203 96.0 752 1,012,708 96.0 609 883,273 95.0 541 Stores closed in the fiscal period 24,411 1.9 33 21,046 2.0 24 27,518 3.0 24 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total retail sales 1,251,614 97.9 785 1,033,754 98.0 633 910,791 98.0 565 Other 27,030 2.1 ===== 21,537 2.0 ===== 18,489 2.0 ===== - ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- ------------------- Total sales $ 1,278,644 100.0% $ 1,055,291 100.0% $ 929,280 100.0% =========================================================== ================= =================== Comparable store sales percent increase 3.5% 1.8% 4.3%
Net sales of Odd Lots and Big Lots increased 18.1%, $170.6 million, compared to a 12.4%, $103.7 million, increase in 1993. AFO/IAD sales increased $1.3 million, 1.4%, in 1994 compared to a 26.4%, $19.3 million, increase in 1993. The AFO/IAD sales increase in 1994 slowed primarily as a result of net store openings which have been reduced from 120 in 1992 to 17 and 5 in 1993 and 1994, respectively. GROSS PROFIT Gross profit for 1994 was $550.2 million, 43.0% of sales, compared to $462.1 million, or 43.8% of 1993 sales. Contributing to the 1994 gross profit percent decline was a planned reduction of softlines, primarily apparel, achieved in the first and second quarters, and a move to improve merchandise mix by utilization of slightly lower margin, higher turn goods. Improved inventory shrink results also enhanced gross profits in 1993 and 1992. On an ongoing basis the age and other relevant considerations relating to merchandise presented for sale is reviewed. As a result, inventory valuation allowances, primarily for inventory aging and similar items, are adjusted throughout the year. An analysis by division of the contribution to total gross profit follows:
Fiscal Year ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1994 1993 1992 --------------------- ----------------------- ------------------------- Gross Pct. to Gross Pct. to Gross Pct. to ($ in thousands) Profit Total Profit Total Profit Total ========================================================== ======================= ========================= Odd Lots and Big Lots $ 473,554 86.1% $ 409,866 88.7% $ 358,269 89.8% All for One and ITZADEAL! 46,259 8.4 47,008 10.2 36,013 9.0 Toy Liquidators and Toys Unlimited 23,470 4.3 -- -- -- -- - ---------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- ------------------------- Total retail 543,283 98.8 456,874 98.9 394,282 98.8 Other 6,867 1.2 5,179 1.1 4,594 1.2 - ---------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- ------------------------- Total gross profit $ 550,150 100.0% $ 462,053 100.0% $ 398,876 100.0% ========================================================== ======================= =========================
11 SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Selling and administrative expenses as a percent to sales decreased to 35.3% from 36.6% and 36.0% in 1993 and 1992, respectively. The decrease in 1994 reflects a 16.9% increase in cost compared to 1993 which is less than the 21.2% overall sales dollar increase. This has been accomplished principally from continued expense controls, the benefits realized from consolidation of administrative functions, and leveraging of fixed operating expenses on the higher sales. The increase of 15.4% between 1993 and 1992 is slightly higher than the 13.6% comparative increase in net sales reflecting the effect of fixed store operating expenses on a lower than planned 1993 sales base. INTEREST EXPENSE Interest expense as a percent to net sales was .5% in 1994, and .6% in 1993 and 1992. The volume of interest expense increased 24.5% in 1994 compared to a 2.0% increase in 1993. For 1994 the volume increase is associated with greater weighted average seasonal borrowings throughout the year associated with higher inventory levels to support the increased number of stores in operation and the acquisition of the toy operations. Higher effective interest rates on seasonal borrowings also impacted the volumes in 1994 and 1993. INCOME TAXES The effective tax rate was 40.0% in fiscal 1994 and 1993 compared to 38.4% in 1992. In 1993, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (Act) was signed into law. Major provisions of the Act affecting the Company increased the Federal income tax rate from 34.0% to 35.0% and provided for the retroactive extension of the Targeted Jobs Tax Credit (TJTC) to January 1, 1995. Benefits recognized from TJTC as a reduction of the effective tax rate in the prior three fiscal years have been 1.1%, .7%, and 1.0%, respectively. Realization of any future TJTC benefits are subject to Federal legislation. The Company acquired a corporate owned life insurance investment in 1994 which reduced the effective tax rate by .5%. CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY Sources of liquidity over the past three years have been derived from two primary sources: operations and borrowings from available credit facilities. Net cash provided from operating activities over the last three fiscal years, as detailed in the consolidated statements of cash flows, have been $59.7 million, $29.4 million, and $34.9 million. As necessary, the Company utilized its available credit facilities to supplement cash provided from operations, principally for store expansion, seasonal inventory purchases, and capital expenditure programs. In 1994 and 1993, long-term purchase commitments provided a source of capital not previously utilized. Future use of such long-term commitments are not anticipated to provide any significant capital resources. The cash provided from operations over the past three fiscal years has been sufficient whereby the Company has fully liquidated the balance of its outstanding credit agreements prior to the fiscal year end. Total debt as a percent of total capitalization, i.e., total debt and stockholders' equity, was 13.7% at January 28, 1995, compared with 16.2% and 19.3% at each of the respective prior fiscal year ends. Working capital for each of the past three fiscal years has increased from $142.3 million in 1992 to $210.6 million in 1994. This data reflects the strength of the Company's balance sheet and the capacity to absorb debt financing as, and if, required. Capital expenditures for the last three fiscal years were $41.6 million, $46.0 million, and $40.4 million, respectively. The capital expenditure program in fiscal 1995 is anticipated to be approximately $50.0 million. New store expansion of net 120-135 locations will utilize most of the balance of the 1995 capital program. At January 28, 1995, available committed credit facilities were $90.0 million under a revolving credit facility plus $2.5 million from an associated $50 million letter of credit facility. Seasonally, the revolving credit facility and letter of credit facility are increased to $110 million and $75 million, respectively. Additionally, $55.0 million of uncommitted credit facilities are available, subject to terms of the revolving credit facility. The Company believes capital resources from currently available cash, cash generated from future operations, and the availability of existing credit facilities will be sufficient to meet its foreseeable capital and seasonal operating requirements. PROSPECTIVE INFORMATION Management is not aware of any current trends, events, demands, commitments or uncertainties which reasonably can be expected to have a material impact on the liquidity, capital resources, financial position or results of operations of the Company. 12 ITEM 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Directors of Consolidated Stores Corporation: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION and subsidiaries as of January 28, 1995, and January 29, 1994, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended January 28, 1995. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 14(a)2. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION and subsidiaries at January 28, 1995, and January 29, 1994, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended January 28, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein. Deloitte & Touche LLP Dayton, Ohio February 20, 1995 13 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (In thousands, except per share data)
Fiscal Year 1994 1993 1992 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net sales $1,278,644 $1,055,291 $ 929,280 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 728,494 593,238 530,404 Selling and administrative expenses 451,411 386,116 334,494 Interest expense 7,238 5,812 5,697 Other income - net (532) (1,591) (1,581) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,186,611 983,575 869,014 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income taxes 92,033 71,716 60,266 Income taxes 36,813 28,689 23,156 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 55,220 $ 43,027 $ 37,110 =================================================================================================== Earnings per common and common equivalent share of stock $ 1.15 $ 0.90 $ 0.78 =================================================================================================== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
14 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share data)
January 28, January 29, 1995 1994 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 40,356 $ 24,873 Accounts receivable 5,524 4,865 Inventories 302,132 252,880 Prepaid expenses 13,999 11,670 Deferred income taxes 19,262 16,541 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total current assets 381,273 310,829 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Property and equipment - net 161,500 147,848 Other assets 8,847 9,543 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 551,620 $ 468,220 ============================================================================================================ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 103,401 $ 81,545 Accrued liabilities 38,289 31,632 Income taxes 18,982 23,123 Current maturities of long-term obligations 10,000 -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total current liabilities 170,672 136,300 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Long-term obligations 40,000 50,000 Deferred income taxes 17,114 16,305 Other noncurrent liabilities 8,600 7,080 Commitments and contingencies -- -- Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock - authorized 2,000,000 shares, $.01 par value; none issued -- -- Common stock - authorized 90,000,000 shares, $.01 par value; issued 46,866,303 shares and 46,485,428 shares, respectively 469 465 Non-voting common stock - authorized 8,000,000 shares, $.01 par value; none issued -- -- Additional paid-in capital 93,872 89,817 Retained earnings 220,699 165,479 Other adjustments 194 2,774 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total stockholders' equity 315,234 258,535 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 551,620 $ 468,220 ============================================================================================================ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
15 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (in thousands)
Fiscal Year 1994 1993 1992 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common stock: Balance at beginning of year $ 465 $ 462 $ 459 Contribution to savings plan 1 -- -- Exercise of stock options 3 3 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at end of year $ 469 $ 465 $ 462 =========================================================================================== Additional paid-in capital: Balance at beginning of year $ 89,817 $ 86,545 $ 84,719 Exercise of stock options 2,655 2,608 1,468 Contribution to savings plan 1,400 664 358 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at end of year $ 93,872 89,817 $ 86,545 =========================================================================================== Retained earnings: Balance at beginning of year $ 165,479 $ 122,452 85,342 Net income for the year 55,220 43,027 37,110 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at end of year $ 220,699 165,479 $ 122,452 =========================================================================================== Other adjustments: Balance at beginning of year $ 2,774 $ -- $ -- Change in unrealized investment gain (3,048) 4,188 -- Minimum pension liability adjustment 468 (1,414) -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at end of year $ 194 $ 2,774 $ -- =========================================================================================== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
16 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands)
Fiscal Year 1994 1993 1992 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 55,220 $ 43,027 $ 37,110 Adjustment for noncash items included in net income: Depreciation and amortization 26,477 23,685 19,542 Deferred income taxes 256 (2,236) (319) Other 3,398 3,031 1,868 Change in assets and liabilities (25,693) (38,081) (23,280) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 59,658 29,426 34,921 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash provided (used) by investment activities: Capital expenditures (41,558) (45,994) (40,401) Investment in corporate owned life insurance (4,781) -- -- Other (1,973) 478 1,036 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used by investment activities (48,312) (45,516) (39,365) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash provided by financing activities: Increase in deferred credits 3,107 4,723 -- Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,030 986 566 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by financing activities 4,137 5,709 566 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ 15,483 $(10,381) $ (3,878) ===================================================================================================================== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
17 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FISCAL YEAR The Company follows the concept of a 52/53 week fiscal year which ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments which are unrestricted as to withdrawal or use, and which have an original maturity of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates market value. INVENTORIES Retail inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market on the retail method. Other inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION Depreciation and amortization are provided on the straight line method for financial reporting purposes. Service lives are principally forty years for buildings and from four to ten years for other property and equipment. INVESTMENTS At January 28, 1995, the non-current investment in equity securities is classified as Other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and is stated at fair value. Unrealized gains on equity securities classified as available-for-sale are recorded as a separate component of stockholders' equity net of applicable income taxes. The Company's 1994 investment in corporate owned life insurance is recorded net of policy loans as Other assets. The net life insurance expense, including $1,836 of interest expense on policy loans, is recorded as Other income - net in the consolidated statements of earnings. DEFERRED CREDITS Deferred credits associated with purchase commitments are classified as other noncurrent liabilities and are recognized when earned as a reduction of the related inventory purchase cost. PRE-OPENING COSTS Non-capital expenditures associated with opening new stores are charged to expense over the first twelve months of store operations. INVENTORIES Inventories are comprised of the following:
January 28, January 29, (in thousands) 1995 1994 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Retail $ 287,287 $ 241,125 Other 14,845 11,755 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 302,132 $ 252,880 ===================================================================================
18 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) INCOME TAXES Effective January 31, 1993, the Company adopted SFAS No. 109 "Accounting for Income Taxes." The statement requires the use of the asset and liability approach for financial reporting for income taxes. Financial statements for prior years have not been restated and the cumulative effect of the accounting change was not material. The provision for income taxes is comprised of the following:
Fiscal Year (In thousands) 1994 1993 1992 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Liability method Liability method Deferred method Federal - Currently payable $ 31,815 $ 22,733 $ 18,775 Deferred (1,912) 387 (319) State and Local 6,910 5,569 4,700 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 36,813 $ 28,689 $ 23,156 ==========================================================================================
A reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate follows:
Fiscal Year 1994 1993 1992 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Liability method liability method Deferred method Statutory Federal income tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 34.0% Effect of: State and local income taxes 4.9 5.1 5.1 Targeted jobs tax credit (1.1) (0.7) (1.0) Corporate owned life insurance investments (0.5) -- -- Other 1.7 0.6 0.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Effective tax rate 40.0% 40.0% 38.4% ================================================================================================
Deferred taxes reflect the effects of temporary differences between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. For financial reporting purposes deferred taxes are reflected without reduction for a valuation allowance. Components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
January 28, January 29, (In thousands) 1995 1994 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax assets: Uniform inventory capitalization $ 7,139 $ 6,877 Inventory valuation allowance 2,193 2,831 Deferred credits 192 2,602 Other (each less than 5% of total assets) 9,738 4,231 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax assets 19,262 16,541 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciation 14,325 13,464 Unrealized gain 760 2,792 Other 2,029 49 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total deferred tax liabilities 17,114 16,305 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net deferred tax assets $ 2,148 $ 236 ======================================================================================
19 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) INCOME TAXES - continued Net income taxes paid were $29,613,000, $19,288,000, and $19,170,000 in 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS SENIOR NOTES The 10.5% senior notes are due in semi-annual principal payments commencing in February 1995, until maturity in August 2002. Subject to the provisions of the Note Purchase Agreement (Agreement) the Company may prepay all or part of the outstanding principal balance. The Agreement contains provisions specifying certain limitations on the Company's operations including the amount of future long-term obligations, investments, dividends and the maintenance of specific operating ratios. At January 28, 1995, $126,286,000 of retained earnings were available for dividends under provisions of the Agreement. The fair value of the senior notes is estimated based on the current rates offered to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The estimated fair value of the senior notes at January 28, 1995, was $52,351,000 and the related carrying amount was $50,000,000. Maturities of senior notes during the next five years are as follows: (in thousands) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 $ 10,000 1996 15,000 1997 5,000 1998 5,000 1999 4,500
CREDIT AGREEMENTS The Company has a $90,000,000 unsecured revolving credit agreement through June 1, 1996, which is seasonally adjusted to $110,000,000 from August through November of the credit term. Outstanding borrowings, if any, at June 1, 1996 are payable one year thereafter. The funds available under this agreement may be used for working capital requirements and other general corporate purposes. The Company has the option to borrow at various interest rates and is required to pay a 1/8 of 1% commitment fee on the average daily unused funds. Included in the revolving credit agreement is a separate $50,000,000 letter of credit facility which is seasonally adjusted to $75,000,000 from May through July and expires June 1, 1995. The Company was contingently liable for outstanding letters of credit totaling $47,663,000 at January 28, 1995. Provisions of the revolving credit agreement include the maintenance of certain standard financial ratios similar to those described for senior notes. Additionally, $55,000,000 of uncommitted short-term credit facilities are available, subject to provisions of the revolving credit agreement, at January 28, 1995. No borrowings were outstanding under any such credit agreements. Interest paid, including capitalized interest of $788,000 and $486,000 in 1994 and 1993, totaled $8,110,000, $6,314,000, and $5,775,000, for fiscal years 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. DEFERRED CREDITS The Company has commitments to certain vendors for future inventory purchases totaling approximately $121,000,000 at January 28, 1995. Terms of the commitments provide for these inventory purchases to be made through fiscal 1998 or later as may be extended. There are no annual minimum purchase requirements, 20 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS PENSION PLAN The Company has a defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all of its employees. Benefits are based on credited years of service and the employee's compensation during the last five years of employment. The Company's funding policy is to contribute annually the amount required to meet ERISA funding standards. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service to date but also for those anticipated to be earned in the future. The Company amended its pension plan to provide benefits only to employees hired on or before March 31, 1994. The components of net periodic pension cost are comprised of the following:
(In thousands) 1994 1993 1992 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service cost - benefits earned in the period $ 1,671 $ 944 $ 1,248 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 689 592 492 Investment return on plan assets (575) (557) (373) Net amortization and deferral 529 96 175 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net periodic pension cost $ 2,314 $ 1,075 $ 1,542 ======================================================================================================================== Assumptions used in each year of the actuarial computations were: Discount rate 8.4% 7.2% 8.5% Rate of increase in compensation levels 5.0% 5.0% 5.5% Expected long-term rate of return 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
The following table sets forth the funded status of the Company's defined benefit plan.
(In thousands) 1994 1993 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actuarial present value of: Vested benefit obligation $ 6,362 $ 6,097 Non-vested benefits 1,352 1,943 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accumulated benefit obligation $ 7,714 $ 8,040 ============================================================================================================== Actuarial present value of projected benefit obligation $ 10,278 $ 10,325 Plan assets at fair value, primarily cash equivalents, U.S. Government securities and obligations, and publicly traded stocks and mutual funds 6,848 6,451 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets (3,430) (3,874) Unrecognized prior service cost (1,082) (1,218) Unrecognized net obligation at transition 252 265 Unrecognized net loss 4,006 5,595 Recognition of minimum pension liability -- (2,357) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accrued pension cost $ (254) $(1,589) ==============================================================================================================
Provisions of SFAS No. 87 "Employers' Accounting for Pensions," require recognition of a minimum pension liability relating to certain unfunded pension obligations. Principally as a result of the decrease in discount rate and change in plan benefits in 1993, the Company recorded a minimum pension liability of $2,357,000 with a corresponding reduction of stockholders' equity, net of tax benefits. At January 28, 1995, the minimum pension liability was $1,576,000. 21 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS - continued SAVINGS PLAN The Company has a savings plan with a 401(k) deferral feature for all eligible employees. Provisions of $1,564,000, $1,390,000, and $920,000 have been charged to operations in fiscal 1994, 1993, and 1992, respectively. LEASES Leased property consists primarily of the Company's retail stores. Store leases generally provide for fixed monthly rental payments plus, in most cases, the payments of real estate taxes, utilities, liability insurance and maintenance. Certain leases provide for contingent rents, in addition to the fixed monthly rent, based on a percentage of store sales above a specified level. Additionally, leases generally provide options to extend the original terms for an additional two to twenty years. Minimum operating lease commitments as of January 28, 1995, are as follows:
(In thousands) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 $ 56,809 1996 48,355 1997 37,184 1998 25,586 1999 15,613 Subsequent to 1999 18,418 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total minimum operating lease payments $201,965 ======================================================================================
Total rental expense consisted of the following:
Fiscal Year (in thousands) 1994 1993 1992 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buildings $ 62,555 $ 51,105 $ 42,339 Equipment 4,695 2,807 2,017 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 67,250 $ 53,912 $ 44,356 =================================================================================================
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY EARNINGS PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE Earnings per common and common equivalent share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period including the additional number of shares which would have been issuable upon exercise of stock options, assuming that the Company used the proceeds received to purchase additional shares at market value. The average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during fiscal 1994, 1993 and 1992 were 48,077,162, 47,976,396, and 47,676,377, respectively. STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN Each share of the Company's common stock has one Right attached. The Rights trade with the common stock and only become exercisable, or transferable apart from the common stock, ten business days after a person or group (Acquiring Person) acquires beneficial ownership of, or commences a tender or exchange offer for, 20% or more of the Company's common stock. Each Right, under certain circumstances, entitles its holder to acquire one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock at a price of $35, subject to adjustment. If 20% of the Company's common stock is acquired, or a tender offer to acquire 20% of the Company's common stock is made, each Right not owned by an Acquiring Person will entitle the holder to purchase Company common stock having a market value of twice the exercise price of the Rights. 22 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - continued In addition, if the Company is involved in a merger or other business combination at any time there is a 20% or more stockholder of the Company, the Rights will entitle a holder to buy a number of shares of common stock of the acquiring company having a market value of twice the exercise price of each Right. The Rights may be redeemed by the Company at $.01 per Right at any time until the tenth day following public announcement that a 20% position has been acquired. The Rights expire on April 18, 1999, and at no time have voting power. PREFERRED STOCK In conjunction with the Stockholder Rights Plan the Company has reserved 600,000 shares of preferred stock for issuance thereunder. STOCK PLANS STOCK OPTION PLANS The Company has a Stock Option Plan (Plan) which provides for the grant of options to executives for the purchase of up to 6,800,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The Plan requires that all options be granted at an exercise price at least equal to the fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant. The options generally become exercisable one year following the original date of grant in five equal annual installments. However, upon an effective change in control of the Company all options granted become exercisable. The Company has a Director Stock Option Plan (DSOP), for non-employee directors, pursuant to which up to 200,000 shares of the Company's common stock may be issued upon exercise of options granted thereunder. The DSOP is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors pursuant to an established formula. Neither the Board of Directors, nor the Compensation Committee, exercise any discretion in administration of the DSOP. Grants are made annually, 90 days following the annual meeting of stockholders, at an exercise price equal to 100% of the fair market value on the date of grant. The present formula provides for an annual grant of 5,000 options to each non-employee director which becomes fully exercisable over a three year period, beginning one year subsequent to grant. The following table reflects transactions for all plans:
Shares Price Range ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding February 1, 1992 3,759,162 $ 2.12 - 13.13 Granted 653,180 $10.13 - 15.38 Canceled 176,840 $ 2.12 - 13.38 Exercised 207,790 $ 2.12 - 9.38 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding January 30, 1993 4,027,712 $ 2.12 - 15.38 Granted 708,600 $15.00 - 20.00 Canceled 107,160 $ 2.12 - 16.13 Exercised 283,945 $ 2.12 - 13.38 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding January 29, 1994 4,345,207 $ 2.12 - 20.00 Granted 668,550 $12.00 - 18.75 Canceled 77,080 $ 2.50 - 18.75 Exercised 310,405 $ 2.12 - 16.13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUTSTANDING JANUARY 28, 1995 4,626,272 $ 2.12 - 20.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXERCISABLE JANUARY 28, 1995 2,390,261 $ 2.12 - 20.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVAILABLE FOR GRANT AT JANUARY 28, 1995 931,268 -----------------------------------------------------------------
23 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) STOCK PLANS - continued RESTRICTED STOCK The Company's Restricted Stock Plan (Plan) permits the granting of 500,000 shares of restricted stock awards to key employees, officers and directors. The shares are restricted as to the right of sale and other disposition until vested as determined by the Board of Directors. The Plan provides that on any event that results in a change in effective control of the Company, all awards of restricted stock would become vested as of the date of such change in effective control. The Plan terminates in 1997 or when sooner terminated by the Company's Board of Directors. The cost of the awards, determined at the date of grant, is charged to income over the period the restriction lapses. As of January 28, 1995, no restricted shares were outstanding with respect to restrictions which had not lapsed and shares available for grant totaled 391,822. ADDITIONAL DATA The following is a summary of certain financial data:
January 28, January 29, (In thousands) 1995 1994 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other assets: Investment in equity securities - at fair market value $ 1,900 $ 7,428 Net cash surrender value of life insurance policies 4,190 1,392 Other 2,757 723 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 8,847 $ 9,543 ========================================================================================================== Property and equipment - at cost: Land $ 7,577 $ 5,260 Buildings 62,097 52,062 Fixtures and equipment 203,745 165,764 Transportation equipment 6,437 7,203 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 279,856 230,289 Construction-in-progress -- 14,393 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 279,856 244,682 Less accumulated depreciation 118,356 96,834 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 161,500 $ 147,848 ========================================================================================================== Accrued liabilities: Salaries and wages $ 11,303 $ 8,771 Property, payroll and other taxes 24,279 20,014 Other 2,707 2,847 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 38,289 $ 31,632 ==========================================================================================================
24 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) ADDITIONAL DATA - continued The following analysis supplements changes in assets and liabilities presented in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Fiscal Year (In thousands) 1994 1993 1992 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Accounts receivable $ (659) $ (3,251) $ 151 Inventories (49,252) (50,037) (40,899) Prepaid expenses (2,329) (1,778) (2,905) Accounts payable 24,031 3,901 14,414 Accrued liabilities 6,657 1,924 2,390 Income taxes (4,141) 11,160 3,569 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ (25,693) $ (38,081) $ (23,280) ==========================================================================================
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited) Summarized quarterly financial data for fiscal 1994 and 1993 is presented below:
Quarter ----------------------------------------------------------- First Second Third Fourth Year ================================================================================================================= (In thousands except per share data) Net sales 1994 $ 242,278 $ 272,813 $ 310,108 $ 453,445 $ 1,278,644 1993 210,190 234,430 261,058 349,613 1,055,291 Gross profit 1994 101,682 117,655 135,624 195,189 550,150 1993 89,353 103,259 115,059 154,382 462,053 Net income 1994 2,384 6,709 8,075 38,052 55,220 1993 1,326 6,595 6,802 28,304 43,027 Earnings per common and common equivalent share 1994 0.05 0.14 0.17 0.79 1.15 1993 0.03 0.14 0.14 0.59 0.90
25 ITEM 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES None. PART III ITEMS 10- 13 Pursuant to Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, the information required in Items 10 - - 13 is incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive proxy statement which will be filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A on or about May 5, 1995. PART IV ITEM 14 EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Index to Consolidated Financial Statements, Financial Statement Schedules and Exhibits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 1. Financial Statements -------------------- Independent Auditors' Report 12 Consolidated Statements of Earnings 13 Consolidated Balance Sheets 14 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity 15 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 16 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 17 2. Financial Statement Schedules ----------------------------- Schedule Description -------- ----------- II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 28
All other financial statements and schedules not listed in the preceding indexes are omitted as the information is not applicable or the information is presented in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto. (B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K ------------------- There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the last quarter of the fiscal year ended January 28, 1995. 26 (c) Exhibits Exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) are filed herewith. Exhibit No. Document -------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3(a) Form of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (Exhibit 4(a) to the Company Registration Statement (No. 33-6086) on Form S-8 and incorporated herein by reference) 3(b) Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company (Exhibit 3(c) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference) 3(c) Amendment to By-laws dated April 14, 1992 (Exhibit 3(c) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 1992 and incorporated herein by reference) 4(a) Specimen Stock Certificate (Exhibit 4(a) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 1992 and incorporated herein by reference) 4(b) Summary of Rights to Purchase Preferred Stock (Exhibit 4(b) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference) 4(c) Rights Agreement between the Company and National City Bank (Exhibit 4(c) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference) 4(d) Form of Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of the Company (Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(a) Executive Stock Option and Stock Appreciation Rights Plan as amended and restated October 9, 1990 (Exhibit 10(c) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 1992 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(a)(i) Consolidated Stores Corporation Directors Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10(q) to the Company's Registration statement (No. 33-42502) on Form S-8 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(a)(ii) Consolidated Stores Corporation Amended and Restated Directors Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10(c)(ii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 1992 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(b) Consolidated Stores Corporation Supplemental Savings Plan (Exhibit 10(r) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-42692) on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 1992 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(c) CSIC Pension Plan and Trust dated March 1, 1976 (Exhibit 10(h)(ii) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 2-97642) on Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(c)(i) Amendment to CSIC Pension Plan and Trust (Exhibit 10(h)(ii) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 2-97642) on Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(c)(ii) Amendment No. 2 to CSIC Pension Plan and Trust (Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-6086) on Form S-8 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(d) Credit Guarantee dated May 27, 1994, among Consolidated Stores Corporation and C.S. Ross Company and National City Bank, Columbus, NBD Bank, N.A., Bank One, Columbus, N.A., and The Bank of Tokyo Trust Company (Exhibit 10 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference)
27 Exhibit No. Document --------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10(d)(i) Credit Guarantee dated May 27, 1994, among Consolidated Stores Corporation and TRO, Inc. in favor of National City Bank, Columbus, NBD Bank, N.A., Bank One, Columbus, N.A., and The Bank of Tokyo Trust Company (Exhibit 10(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference) 10(d)(ii) Credit Guarantee dated as of May 27, 1994, made by subsidiaries of Consolidated Stores Corporation jointly and severally in favor of National City Bank, Columbus, NBD Bank, N.A., Bank One, Columbus, N.A., and The Bank of Tokyo Trust Company (Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference) 1O(e) Form of Note Purchase Agreement dated as of August 1, 1987 relating to CSIC 10.50% Senior Notes due August 1, 2002 (Exhibit 10(m) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the vear ended January 30, 1988 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(f) Employment Agreement with William G. Kelley (Exhibit 10(r) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(f)(i)* Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement with William G. Kelley 10(g) Employment Agreement as of February 21, 1994, with Brady J. Churches 10(i) Employment Agreement as of February 21, 1994, with Jerry D. Sommers 10(j) Employment Agreement as of February 21, 1994, with Mark N. Hanners 10(k) Promissory Note dated July 12, 1991 between William G. Kelley and Lois Ellen Kelley and Consolidated Stores Corporation (Exhibit 10(k) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 1992 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(l) Consolidated Stores Corporation 1987 Restricted Stock Plan as amended and restated (Exhibit 10(p)(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated by reference herein) 10(m) Consolidated Stores Corporation Savings Plan and Trust, as amended and restated (Exhibit 10(q)(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated by reference herein) 10(n) Form of Executive Severance Agreement of the Company (Exhibit 10(s)(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(o) Form of Senior Executive Severance Agreement of the Company (Exhibit 10(s)(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference) 10(p) Consolidated Stores Executive Benefits Plan (Exhibit 10(t) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1990 and incorporated herein by reference) 21* List of subsidiaries of the Company 23* Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP 27* Financial Data Schedule
28 CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (In thousands)
Additions ---------------------------- Balance at Charged to Charged to Balance at Beginning of Cost and Other End of Period Expense Accounts Deductions Period ----------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Fiscal year ended January 28, 1995: Inventory valuation allowance (1) $ 6,644 $ 2,573 $ -- $ 3,785 $ 5,432 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Fiscal year ended January 29, 1994: Inventory valuation allowance (1) $ 10,258 $ 3,376 $ -- $ 6,990 $ 6,644 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ Fiscal year ended January 30, 1993: Inventory valuation allowance (1) $ 10,515 $ 12,479 $ -- $ 12,736 $ 10,258 ============ ============ ============ ============ ============ (1) Consists of reserve for markdowns of aged goods and similar inventory reserves.
29 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ William G. Kelley ----------------------------------------------- William G. Kelley Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated. Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ William G. Kelley ----------------------------------------------- William G. Kelley Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ Brady J. Churches ----------------------------------------------- Brady J. Churches President and Director Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ Sheldon M. Berman ----------------------------------------------- Sheldon M. Berman Director Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ Michael L. Glazer ----------------------------------------------- Michael L. Glazer Director Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ David T. Kollat ----------------------------------------------- David T. Kollat Director
30 Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ Nathan Morton -------------------------------- Nathan Morton Director Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ John L. Sisk -------------------------------- John L. Sisk Director Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ Dennis B. Tishkoff -------------------------------- Dennis B. Tishkoff Director Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ William A. Wickham -------------------------------- William A. Wickham Director Date: April 25, 1995 By: /s/ Michael J. Potter -------------------------------- Michael J. Potter Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer
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                                          FORM 10K Exhibit 10(f)(i) Page 1 of 2
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                     EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1

 This Amendment ("Amendment") is made and entered by and between Consolidated
 Stores Corporation ("CSC"), a Delaware corporation, and its wholly owned
 subsidiary, CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION (f/k/a/ Consolidated Stores
 International Corporation), an Ohio corporation ("CSIC") (CSC and CSIC are
 hereinafter jointly referred to as "Employer"), and William G. Kelley
 ("Employee"), an individual, this 26th day of January, 1995, with the intent
 to modify specific portions of that certain Employment Agreement dated
 December 12, 1989 (the "Agreement").

                                   WITNESSETH

         WHEREAS, Employer desires to provide greater consistency in its
 approach to compensation of its senior executives;

         WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for bonus compensation based upon
 criteria different from that used for other senior executives of the Company;
 and,

         WHEREAS, Employee desires the method of calculating bonus compensation
 as provided in this Amendment.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein
 contained, the parties agree as follows:

 1.      Section 3(b) is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

                (b)     BONUS. In addition to the salary compensation as above
 stated, Employer shall pay to Employee bonus compensation during the term of
 this Employment Agreement in amounts to be determined and paid as follows:

                        (i)     For the period ending February 3, 1996, and all
                                subsequent fiscal years of Employer, Paragraph
                                3(b)(ii) shall replace Employee's current bonus
                                plan.

                        (ii)    Retroactive to the fiscal year beginning
                                January 29, 1995 ("fiscal year 1995") and for
                                each subsequent fiscal year Employee completed
                                during the term of this Employment Agreement
                                Employee shall have the opportunity to earn up
                                to one hundred thirty-five percent (135%) of an
                                amount equal to the Salary Rate at the end of
                                such fiscal year.  The Compensation Committee
                                of the Board of Directors shall determine the
                                bonus plan for each fiscal year.

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                                          FORM 10K Exhibit 10(f)(i) Page 2 of 2
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                        (iii)   Any bonus paid for a fiscal year under
                                Paragraph 3(b)(ii) shall be paid within
                                forty-five (45) days after Employer's
                                independent auditor has delivered its opinion
                                with respect to the financial statements of
                                Employer for such fiscal year (whether or not
                                Employee is then in the employ of Employer).
                                Employer shall use all reasonable efforts to
                                cause such auditor to deliver such opinion
                                within ninety (90) days after the close of such
                                fiscal year.

                        (iv)    For purposes of this Employment Agreement, the
                                term "fiscal year" shall mean with respect to
                                any year, the period commencing on the Sunday
                                next following the Saturday closest to January
                                31 in a calendar year and ending in the next
                                following calendar year on the Saturday closest
                                to January 31.

 2.      Employer and Employee hereby respectively waive their rights to any
         payment of Employee's bonus compensation pursuant to the terms of the
         Agreement as in effect prior to this Amendment for any period
         commencing January 29, 1995, and thereafter.

 3.      All other provisions of the Agreement shall continue as therein
         provided, except that to the extent that any provision of the
         Agreement shall conflict with this Amendment the provisions of this
         Amendment shall control.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment to be
 signed as of the date first above written.




 Consolidated Stores Corporation,              Consolidated Stores Corporation,
 a Delaware corporation                        an Ohio corporation


 By: /s/ Brady J. Churches                     By: /s/ Brady J. Churches
     --------------------------------              -----------------------------
         Brady J. Churches, President               Brady J. Churches, President





 /s/ William G. Kelley
 ----------------------------------
 William G. Kelley, an individual
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                                                FORM 10K Exhibit 21 Page 1 of 1
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                        CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION
                              LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES
                                                                  JURISDICTION
                                                                       OF
                            COMPANY                               ORGANIZATION

    T.R.O., INC.                                                       IL
    CONSOLIDATED STORES CORPORATION                                    OH
    C.S. ROSS COMPANY                                                  OH
    CSIC VENTURE, INC.                                                 DE
    INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.                           ME
    BARN ACQUISITION CORPORATION                                       DE
    FASHION BARN, INC.                                                 NY
    MIDWESTERN HOME PRODUCTS, INC.                                     DE
    TOOL AND SUPPLY COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.                       DE
    SS INVESTMENTS CORPORATION                                         DE
    CONSOLIDATED INTERNATIONAL EXPORT CORPORATION                   BARBADOS
    FASHION BARN OF NEW JERSEY, INC. *                                 NJ
    FASHION BARN OF FLORIDA, INC. *                                    FL
    FASHION BARN OF INDIANA, INC. *                                    IN
    FASHION BARN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. *                               PA
    FASHION BARN OF OKLAHOMA, INC. *                                   OK
    FASHION BARN OF CALIFORNIA, INC. *                                 CA
    FASHION BARN OF TEXAS, INC. *                                      TX
    FASHION BARN OF OHIO, INC. *                                       OH
    FASHION OUTLETS, CORP. *                                           NY
    FASHION BARN OF VERMONT, INC. *                                    VT
    FASHION BARN OF VIRGINIA, INC. *                                   VA
    FASHION BARN OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. *                             SC
    FASHION BARN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. *                             NC
    FASHION BARN OF WEST VIRGINIA, INC. *                              WV
    FASHION BONANZA, INC. *                                            NY
    ROGERS FASHION INDUSTRIES, INC. *                               NY and NJ
    SADDLE BROOK DISTRIBUTORS, INC. *                               NY and NJ
    DTS, INC. *                                                     NY and TN
    FASHION BARN OF MISSOURI, INC. *                                   MO
    FASHION BARN, INC. *                                               MA
    FASHION BARN OF GEORGIA *                                          GA
    
    * Subsidiary of Fashion Barn Inc.
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                                                FORM 10K Exhibit 23 Page 1 of 1
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                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in (i) Registration
Statement (No. 33-42502) on Form S-8 pertaining to Consolidated Stores
Corporation Director Stock Option Plan (ii) Registration Statement (No.
33-42692) on Form S-8 pertaining to Consolidated Stores Corporation
Supplemental Savings Plan (iii) Post Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration
Statement (No. 33-6068) on Form S-8 pertaining to Consolidated Stores
Corporation Executive Stock Option and Stock Appreciation Rights Plan (iv) Post
Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement (No. 33-19378) on Form S-8
pertaining to Consolidated Stores Corporation to Consolidated Stores
Corporation Savings Plan of our report, dated February 20, 1995, appearing in
the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Consolidated Stores Corporation for the year
ended January 28, 1995.



Deloitte & Touche LLP



Dayton, Ohio
April 21, 1995
 

5 This schedule contains summary financial data extracted from Consolidated Stores Corporation and Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Statements filed in FORM 10-K as of January 28, 1995, and the fiscal year then ended, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 1,000 YEAR JAN-28-1995 JAN-30-1994 JAN-28-1995 40,356 0 5,524 0 302,132 381,273 279,856 118,356 551,620 170,672 50,000 469 0 0 314,765 551,620 1,278,644 1,278,644 728,494 1,179,905 (532) 0 7,238 92,033 36,813 55,220 0 0 0 55,220 1.15 1.15