Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening of Holmdel, NJ Store
Local Elected Officials, OSJL Leadership & Family-Friendly Activities Mark the Opening of New Jersey’s 8th Store
North Kingstown, RI – (November 23, 2024) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is pleased to announce the opening of its eighth store in New Jersey and second in Monmouth County located at 2145 NJ Route 35 in Holmdel. The newest OSJL location breathes new life into the former Stein Mart space, offering 37,000 square feet of revitalized retail space and creating new job opportunities for the community.
Today, OSJL hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and speaking program to celebrate the grand opening, featuring Deputy Mayor Brian Foster, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger, Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn, and representatives from Ocean State Job Lot, including James Hines, Regional Director; Amy Rotondo, District Team Leader; and Jeff Greene, Store Team Leader.
As part of its commitment to the communities in which it does business, the OSJL Charitable Foundation donated 50 warm winter coats to American Legion Post 23 in Keyport, NJ, to help underserved veterans and their families stay warm during the colder months.
The celebration also included complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts, an OSJL Tote Bag giveaway, caricature drawings for children, and free pictures with Santa. Job Lot Insiders that made a purchase during the event had the opportunity to win three giveaway items. DJs from WKMK 106.3 (Thunder 106 Country) were also on-hand for a live broadcast.
“We are so pleased to open our second store in Monmouth County,” said Jeff Greene, Store Team Leader, Ocean State Job Lot in Holmdel. “We hope the Holmdel community will enjoy the new, bright shopping space, our incredible values, and constantly-changing inventory.”
OSJL opened new locations in Pembroke, MA and Avon, MA, and Warwick RI recently, and will celebrate openings in Pottstown, PA; Augusta, ME; and St. Alban’s, VT before year’s end.
(photos courtesy of Ocean State Job Lot) Jeff Greene, Store Team Leader (center, blue sport coat) cuts the ceremonial ribbon at Ocean State Job Lot’s newest location in Holmdel, New Jersey; the eighth location in the state. Left to right: OSJL associates; NJ Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn (red vest); NJ Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger; OSJL Holmdel Store Team Leader Jeff Greene; Edward Poplaski, American Legion Post 23; Holmdel Deputy Mayor Brian Foster; OSJL District Team Leader Amy Rotondo; OSJL Regional Director James Hines (brown sport coat); additional OSJL personnel.
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 156 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, approximately 5,600 employees, and annual sales exceeding $800 million. OSJL Shoppers find an ever-changing array of brand name, first-quality merchandise at closeout prices, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products (holiday, gardening, patio, pool, and beach supplies), and kitchen pantry staples at a fraction of their typical price. The company was named a four-time “Best Employer” by Forbes® Magazine*, a four-time US Best Managed Company by Deloitte, one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024 by Newsweek, a three-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award, and a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces winner. *Ocean State Job Lot is not affiliated with Forbes®.
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, supporting numerous causes, including feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, assisting veterans and military families, aiding animal rescue, caring for children, advancing healthcare, supporting the arts, and promoting learning. The Foundation’s operational, administrative, and overhead expenses are covered by Ocean State Job Lot, not the Foundation, ensuring that 100% of every dollar raised through the Foundation goes directly to helping those in need. Ocean State Job Lot is headquartered in Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: (401) 295-2672; Website: OceanStateJobLot.com.
