Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening of Harrisburg, PA Store
OSJL adds two new stores in former Big Lots locations in the Keystone State in June
North Kingstown, RI – (June 7, 2025) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain, celebrated the opening of its 12th store in Pennsylvania, located at 3850 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning. The nearly 43,000 sq. ft. space, formerly home to a Big Lots, is the first of two new stores to open this month in the Keystone State. The Company also celebrated the opening of its Trexlertown store this afternoon.
OSJL executives joined local officials including Harrisburg City Councilman Lamont Jones for a celebration that highlighted the company’s continued investment in revitalizing well-known retail sites and expanding job opportunities in the region. And, as part of OSJL’s ongoing commitment to the communities it serves, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation donated 250 backpacks to the Friendship YMCA.
In addition to the ribbon cutting, customers enjoyed free pictures with Bluey, complimentary glitter tattoos, complimentary donuts and beverages, and a live broadcast from a local radio station. All attendees had the opportunity to win one of three $150 Ocean State Job Lot gift cards.
“We are thrilled to open our first Ocean State Job Lot store in Dauphin County,” said Mark Welker, Store Team Leader, Ocean State Job Lot in Harrisburg. “It’s always exciting to bring new jobs into our community and provide incredible value to our customers.”
This location has created new jobs for the area, including supervisory, full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles. OSJL expects to continue its expansion across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with additional store openings throughout 2025.
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 174 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, approximately 5,600 employees, and annual sales exceeding $850 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 five-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.
