We Are Growing

In 2024, we expanded our presence across New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania by opening seven new stores, bringing our total to over 160 locations. This year, we’re excited to announce significant growth! We are acquiring 15 Big Lots locations and opening five to seven additional locations, for a total of up to 22 new stores opening by early summer 2025. This expansion will introduce Ocean State Job Lot to Maryland and Delaware for the first time and create up to 70 job opportunities at each new store. We offer competitive pay and benefits to our associates.

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North Attleborough, MA

We are opening a new store in North Attleborough, MA, in the second quarter of 2025! This will be our 53rd store in Massachusetts and our eighth in Bristol County. All permanent positions have been filled. Recruiting for temporary associates begins April 14th.

Hagerstown, MD

The Hagerstown store is now fully staffed and open to customers!

COMING SOON

Seaford, DE

Ocean State Job Lot is coming to Seaford, DE! Look for our new store at 900 Norman Eskridge Hwy, in the former Big Lots. Opening this spring, we’re now hiring for Leadership and Supervisory positions, and temporary opportunities will be available soon.

Dansville, NY

Ocean State Job Lot is opening its 16th location in New York at 10 Village Plaza. This new store, occupying the former Big Lots space, is anticipated to open in late spring 2025. We’re currently hiring for part-time positions, and temporary roles will be available soon.

Webster, MA

Our new Webster, MA, store will be at Webster Commons, 116 E Main St. It will be in the former Big Lots space and is expected to open after renovations by late spring 2025. Temporary job opportunities are now available.

Chester, MD

The new Chester, MD, store will be at Kent Towne Market, 24 Kent Towne Market. It will occupy the former Big Lots space and is set to open in spring 2025.

Easton, MD

We are excited to announce our expansion into Maryland with a new store opening in Easton at 210 Marlboro Ave, Ste 55. This location, a former Big Lots, is anticipated to open by late spring 2025. We are currently hiring for key leadership roles, including a Retail Area Team Leader and Supervisory positions, with temporary openings coming soon.

Elkton, MD

Ocean State Job Lot is expanding in Maryland with a new store in Elkton, located at 801 E Pulaski Hwy. This former Big Lots location is expected to open by late spring 2025, joining our other new Maryland stores in Chester, Easton, and Hagerstown. We are currently hiring for a Retail Area Supervisor position, with temporary opportunities becoming available soon.

Auburn, ME

Auburn, ME is getting a new OSJL store at 730 Center St! This former Big Lots location, set to open in spring 2025, marks our 8th store in Maine. We’re currently hiring part-time and full-time associates, with temporary seasonal positions coming soon.

North Conway, NH

Located at the Mountain Valley Mall, 32 Mountain Valley Boulevard, the 38,500-square-foot store will revitalize the former JCPenney location and create new jobs in the North Conway community. This will be the chain’s 18th New Hampshire location and its second in Carroll County.  OSJL will hire for up to 70 positions, including store leadership; supervisory; and full-time, part-time, and seasonal associates. The store is set to open in the second quarter of 2025

Barnegat, NJ

The new Barnegat, NJ, store will be in Bayshore Plaza, 580 North Main Street. It will occupy the former Big Lots space and is anticipated to open in spring 2025.

Cape May, NJ

Ocean State Job Lot is expanding in New Jersey, including a new location at 3845 Bayshore Rd, Cape May, NJ. This store, which will take over a former Big Lots (joining our other new NJ locations in Somers Point and Barnegat), is expected to open in spring 2025. We are currently hiring for both part-time and full-time positions, with temporary opportunities becoming available soon.

Somers Point, NJ

Ocean State Job Lot’s new Somers Point, NJ, store will be located at 257 W New Road. We are currently hiring part-time and full-time associates, and offering a $3,500 sign-on bonus for the Area Team Leader position. This new location is revitalizing a retail space in the community and is expected to open by late spring 2025.

Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg, PA will soon welcome a new Ocean State Job Lot at 3850 Union Deposit Rd.  We are currently hiring for part-time and temporary seasonal positions. This location, formerly a Big Lots, is set to open its doors this spring.

Trexlertown, PA

Trexlertown, PA will soon have a new Ocean State Job Lot at 7150 Hamilton Blvd. This location, a former Big Lots, is part of our expansion in Pennsylvania, bringing our total store count to 13 (including another former Big Lots in Harrisburg). We’re set to open in late spring.

Morrisville, VT

We are acquiring the former Big Lots store in Morrisville, Vermont, at 66 Morrisville Plz. We are hiring part-time and full-time associates, and offering a $3,500 sign-on bonus for a Retail Area Team Leader position. The store will open late spring 2025.

In 2024, we successfully opened seven new retail store locations, expanding our reach across the Northeast. These new locations include Pembroke, MA; Holmdel, NJ; Pottstown, PA; Avon, MA; Saint Albans, VT; Warwick, RI; and Augusta, ME. These openings mark a significant milestone for Ocean State Job Lot and demonstrates our continued commitment to providing value and convenience to our customers.

New Store Press Releases

We’re excited to bring our unbeatable deals to even more communities this year. Check our press releases for the latest updates.

“We started this company with the understanding that people love value and everybody loves the bargain,” said Marc Perlman, co-founder and CEO of Ocean State Job Lot.  read more

Celebrating Store Improvements! Our renovated stores offer a better shopping experience. read more

Ever wondered why we’re called Ocean State Job Lot? Let’s dive into the story behind our name and discover what sets us apart. read more