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SANTA TO VISIT WITH FAMILIES AT BIG LOTS
IN KNOXVILLE, TN BEGINNING NOV. 26

Knoxville, TN (November 23, 2021) — Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa’s back — and he’ll be visiting the many Knoxville community Big Lots (see complete list of Knoxville area stores below) locations to greet and take photos with area families this holiday season, beginning Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Walk-up visits with Santa are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations offering little to no wait can be made in advance at biglots.com/santa or biglots.createholidaymagic.com.

Families visiting Big Lots are invited to experience the wonder and magic of Santa and capture the moment with a commemorative photo package, presented and offered by Cherry Hill Programs. Decked out in his traditional festive and dapper attire, Santa and his holiday crew are ready to provide excitement and sparkle during 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 24. CDC Safety Guidelines for COVID-19 will be followed.

“We are really excited to add a little extra holiday magic to our Knoxville-area Big Lots stores this year,” said Bruce Thorn, president and CEO at Big Lots. “Exceptional deals on holiday décor, gifts, surprises and more, and a visit with Santa all in one convenient location — what more could you ask for this holiday season? We hope all of our customers will add a few trips to Big Lots to their holiday preparation plans.”

To visit with Santa, Cherry Hill Programs requires adherence to all CDC recommendations, primarily including social distancing, face coverings and enhanced sanitization. To learn more about Cherry Hill Programs’ safety practices, visit safety.createholidaymagic.com.

“There are few things in this world more uplifting and magical than the warmth of a child’s smile,” said John Barbieri, Chief Strategy Officer of Cherry Hill Programs. “We are honored to bring this magic of the holiday season to the Big Lots families.”

Cherry Hill Programs offers a variety of commemorative photo options for purchase. The best value is A Moment to Remember, a package that includes complete access to digital images, an online gift store, a limited edition 2021 holiday postcard, 6x8, 4x6, 3x5 and wallet prints and $25 to shop Shutterfly for only $49.99. Other photo packages are available – visit biglots.createholidaymagic.com to learn more. Merchandise varies by location and is available to add on to photo package purchases at the photo experience.

About Big Lots

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) is a neighborhood discount retailer and a Fortune 500 company, operating 1,428 stores in 47 states, as well as a best-in-class ecommerce platform with expanded capabilities via BOPIS, curbside pickup, Instacart and same day delivery. The company's product assortment is focused on home essentials: Furniture, Seasonal, Soft Home, Food, Consumables and Hard Home. Ranked #1 on Total Retail’s 2020 Top 100 Omnichannel Retailers list and the recipient of Home Textiles Today’s 2021 Retail Titan Award, Big Lots’ mission is to help people Live BIG and Save Lots. The company strives to be the BIG difference for a better life by delivering exceptional value to customers through the ultimate treasure hunt shopping experience, building a “best places to grow” culture, rewarding shareholders with consistent growth and top-tier returns, and doing good in local communities. For more information about the company, visit biglots.com.

About Cherry Hill Programs

Cherry Hill Programs captures the Magic to celebrate moments for a lifetime! In partnership with famous landmarks, attractions, signature retail venues, and hotel destinations, CHP is the industry-leader in experiential photography, providing virtual, digital and live holiday + souvenir photography experiences in venues across North America. Through a combination of proprietary reservation software, innovative technology, accessible download portals and complete photography operation implementation - from recruiting + training to collaborative marketing - our mission is simple: to bring magic to every experience.

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