Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. is an American discount retailer that buys and resells closeout and excess inventory. Founded in 1982, the company operates more than 645 stores across the United States, sourcing merchandise globally through closeouts, overstocks, package changes, manufacturer-refurbished goods and irregulars. Its buyers work directly with financial institutions to acquire liquidated stock, moving large volumes of brand-name product into a retail network spanning housewares, flooring, food, cookware, toys and games, and electronics.

The scale of that sourcing and distribution operation underpins the company's logistics and supply chain needs. Merchandise purchased from major manufacturers and liquidation channels must be moved into a store estate of more than 645 locations, supporting a business built on selling goods at up to 70% off conventional retail prices every day. Sectors served include retail, closeouts, housewares, flooring, food and grocery, cookware, toys and games, and electronics.

Ollie's maintains a distinctly informal brand voice, describing its outlets as 'semi-lovely' stores. Customer purchases are covered by a 30-day No-Hard-Time Guarantee. The company also runs Ollie's Cares, a charitable programme raising more than $2m annually for organisations supporting children and families in local communities.