Kevin Kuehl

Kevin Kuehl is Big Lots’ Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager of Home, Apparel, and Global Sourcing, where he is responsible for the overall merchandise strategy — including buying, and international product procurement — driving sales, and maximizing profitability in these product categories. He joined the company in 2014 as the Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager of Soft Home and Textiles.

Before joining Big Lots, Kevin was the President of Baltic Linen, an import company specializing in bedding and bath products sold to retailers and hotel chains. He has held management and buyer-level positions throughout his career with several specialty, off-price, department store, and mass retailers, including Sears, JCPenney, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Kevin attended the University of Iowa, earning a bachelor’s degree in communications and Spanish. He sits on the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio Board of Directors, whose mission and vision is to strengthen families, improve quality of life, build a better community, and reduce the impact of poverty by providing furniture to families and individuals struggling with severe life challenges.