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Consolidated Stores Corp., a retailer whose stock has lost more than half its value in the last year, said it will shed its KB Toy unit as part of a restructuring plan to boost sales and
profit. Consolidated may sell, spin off or liquidate the toy business to separate it from the close-out merchandise chains, which include Pic ‘N’ Save and Big Lots. Company officials
couldn’t be reached for comment. Chief Financial Officer Michael Potter, 38, also was promoted to chief executive and president. The company canceled a $210-million initial public offering
for the online division two weeks ago. The KB Toy business will be shed in six months to a year, the company said. Columbus, Ohio-based Consolidated also said William Kelley, 54, will remain
chairman until the meeting of the board of directors in August, when he will hand over the title to Potter. Shares of Consolidated rose 81 cents to $13.94 in NYSE trading. The news was
released after the close of U.S. markets. MORE TO READ
