Big R Stores

we value that our success is built on the loyalty of the small town farmer picking up feed, a suburban diy weekender needing a replacement part, a second-shifter searching for dependable work wear, the gardener and the pet lover; they are not only big r customers; they are big r. big r stores' customers and employees benefit from a strong work ethic and small town lifestyle. we take a firm stance to live, serve, and enjoy life within the communities served by our stores. we place an emphasis on participation and contribution within local schools, organizations and charities. big r offers quality merchandise and employment opportunities for farming and suburban communities. the first big r store opened in watseka, illinois in 1964, which still serves as the home of the corporate offices to this day. to date, there are 18 midwest regional stores across north and central illinois and northern indiana. big r is a member of mid-states distributing company of st. paul, mn. the mid-states coo