Ocean State Job Lot Opens Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania Store

The Northeast’s premier discount retailer opens 46,836 sq. ft. store in former Kmart space

North Kingstown, RI – (March 13, 2023) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain with stores across the Northeast, is pleased to announce the opening of its 151st store, in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, in the former Kmart space in Market Street Square, located at 1605 South Market Street. The Elizabethtown store is OSJL’s eighth location in Pennsylvania and the second in Lancaster County. OSJL opened another new store in March in Shillington, PA, in a former Kmart space at  4000 Shillington Plaza.

OSJL’s Elizabethtown store occupies roughly 55,000 sq. ft. of the near-95,000 sq. ft. space, which has been vacant since 2019, offering customers a big, bright shopping experience, restoring vibrancy to the previously vacant retail location, and creating new jobs in the community.

“We are so pleased to announce the opening of our new store in Elizabethtown,” said Paul Cox, Director of Store Operations, Ocean State Job Lot. “From lawn, garden, and pool supplies to gourmet pantry items, brand-name clothing, cleaning supplies and everything in between, Ocean State Job Lot offers unbeatable quality, prices, and selection. We look forward to serving the Lancaster County community.”

On Saturday, March 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. OSJL hosted a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Elizabethtown store, with representatives from the brand, local dignitaries and officials, and other VIPs in attendance. Visitors enjoyed a live broadcast from Wink 104, food trucks, free activities, and giveaways.

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 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

Photo Caption:

Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) associates and local dignitaries at the new store located at 1605 South Market Street in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania celebrate the store’s grand opening. From left to right: Denise Grove, Executive Director, Elizabethtown Area Chamber of Commerce; Phil Clark, Council Vice President; Lanty Moss, Councilmember; Jay Hynicker, Councilmember; Marc Hershey, Council President; Rep. Tom Jones, PA State Representative; Dave Middleton, Elizabethtown Store Team Leader, OSJL; Mayor Chuck Mummert, Elizabethtown Mayor; Paul Cox, Director of Store Operations, OSJL;  Vincent Ricci, Store Team Leader, OSJL.

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 two-time US Best Managed Company by Deloitte, and received a first-place 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.

Contact: Spencer Gossy
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