EXHIBIT 10

Big Lots, Inc. Director Compensation Package
January 2005

                      Former Package   New Package1
Annual Retainer
  $ 30,000     $ 36,000  
Annual Committee Chair Retainer – Audit Committee
  $ 0     $ 4,000  
Annual Committee Chair Retainer – Other Committees
  $ 0     $ 2,000  
Board Meeting Fee
  $ 1,000     $ 1,500  
Committee Meeting Fee
  $ 1,000     $ 1,000  
Telephonic Meeting Fee – All Types
  $ 500     $ 500  
Annual Charitable Donation Allowance
  $ 0     $ 10,000  
BLI Common Shares Underlying Annual Option Grant2
    10,000       10,000  

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1   The new director compensation package becomes effective on January 30, 2005.
  2   Options are granted pursuant to the Big Lots, Inc. Amended and Restated
Director Stock Option Plan.