GENERAL

Odd Job Stores, Inc. (the "Company") is a major regional closeout retail business. Prior to June 2002, the Company operated under the name "Mazel Stores Inc."

The Company sells quality, value-oriented consumer products at a broad range of price points offered at a substantial discount to the original retail. The Company's merchandise primarily consists of new, frequently brand-name products that are available to the Company for a variety of reasons, including overstock positions of a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer; the discontinuance of merchandise due to a change in style, color, shape or repackaging; a decrease in demand for a product...