Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening of West Windsor Township Store
47,440 sq. ft. store is OSJL’s seventh location in New Jersey and first in Mercer County
North Kingstown, RI – (August 29, 2023) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain with 152 stores across the Northeast, recently celebrated the grand opening of its store in West Windsor Township, located in the former Walmart space at 101 Nassau Park Boulevard. The store is OSJL’s seventh location in New Jersey and its first in Mercer County.
Joining Ocean State Job Lot executives for the grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony from West Windsor Township were Township Council President Andrea Mandel; Township Council Vice President Michael Stevens; Township Councilwoman Sonia Gawas; Councilwoman Linda Geevers; representatives from State Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer’s office; representatives from the Princeton Kindness Food Project.
During the celebration, Ocean State Job Lot donated a pallet of non-perishable food to the Princeton Kindness Food Project as part of the company’s Close To Our Heart initiative. Visitors in attendance also enjoyed a live broadcast from 94.5 WPST-FM, food trucks, free activities, and giveaways.
“We are so pleased to officially celebrate our opening in West Windsor Township,” said Tom Bergamo, Store Team Leader, Ocean State Job Lot. “With a wide range of quality products at unbeatable prices, customers visiting our new store will see firsthand our commitment to offering exceptional value and service. Our associates are excited to welcome everyone to our new location and look forward to serving and connecting with the wonderful residents of West Windsor Township.”
OSJL continues to hire and offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including flexible hours; medical, vision and dental insurance, if eligible; profit participation; service awards; paid time off; 401K; 30% store discount and more. Candidates can apply at www.oceanstatejoblot.com/careers.
Shoppers throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania know Ocean State Job Lot for its Crazy Deals, Insider Club, fantastic prices, friendly customer service, and wide range of merchandise. Ocean State Job Lot has made its mark in the discount-retail segment through opportunistic buying, which allows it to offer a wide selection of first-quality name brands and closeout merchandise at unbelievable prices. Shoppers find an ever-changing array of household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products (such as lawn and garden essentials; patio, pool, and beach supplies; heating and cooling, and holiday), kitchen pantry staples, and a broad offering of gourmet and international specialty foods.
Store hours are currently 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every Monday, and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
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Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) associates and local dignitaries at the new store located at 101 Nassau Park Boulevard in West Windsor Township, New Jersey, celebrate the store’s grand opening.
From left to right:
Representatives from American Legion; Representatives from the Princeton Kindness Food Project; Curtis Corl, Chief Marketing Officer, Ocean State Job Lot; Frank Sabatino, West Windsor Township Officer; Representatives from American Legion; Sonia Gawas, City Councilwoman, West Windsor Township; Paul Cox, Director of Store Operations, Ocean State Job Lot; Andrea Mandel, President, West Windsor Township Council; Evan Portno, Director of Asset Management, Ocean State Job Lot; Tom Bergamo, Store Team Leader, Ocean State Job Lot; Michael Stevens, Vice President West Windsor Township Council; Linda Geevers, West Windsor Township Councilwoman; Sharon Caylor, Area Supervisor, Ocean State Job Lot; Brian Doel, Princeton Junction Fire Chief; Pat Shannon, Area Team Leader, Ocean State Job Lot; Dawn Cassimore, Area Supervisor, Ocean State Job Lot; Edward Kruger, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Ocean State Job Lot; Zayad Kahn, Department Head, Ocean State Job Lot; Matt Burger, Area Team Leader, Ocean State Job Lot; Doug Rawley, Human Resource Business Partner, Ocean State Job Lot; Amy Post, District Team Leader, Ocean State Job Lot; Jonathan Navallo, Senior Director of Real Estate, Ocean State Job Lot; Lisa Baxter, Director of Construction, Ocean State Job Lot.
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 152 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 three-time US Best Managed Company by Deloitte, and a two-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award. *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 the Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: (401) 295-2672; Website: OceanStateJobLot.com.
