Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening of Pottstown, PA Store
Elected Officials, OSJL Representatives & Excited Customers Celebrate the Opening of the 11th Store; Second in Montgomery County
Pottstown, PA – (December 7, 2024) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is pleased to announce the opening of its 11th store in Pennsylvania, its second in Montgomery County, at 799 N. State Street in the Pottstown Plaza. The new store offers nearly 40,000 square feet of retail shopping space and new job opportunities for the community.
OSJL marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring State Senator Tracy Pennycuick, Pottstown Mayor Stephanie Henrick, Assistant Borough Manager Zachary Nelson, 3rd Ward Council Vice President Donald Lebedynsky, and 5th Ward Council President Dan Weand.
As part of its commitment to the communities in which it does business, the OSJL Charitable Foundation donated 50 warm winter coats to The American Legion Boyertown Post 0471.
The grand opening festivities also included complimentary caricatures from a local artist and photos with Santa. Job Lot Insiders that made a purchase during the event also had the opportunity to win three giveaway items valued at over $1,000. DJs from 102.9 MGK were on-hand for a live broadcast and giveaways.
“We are thrilled to open our second Ocean State Job Lot store in Montgomery County,” said Mike Unger, Store Team Leader, Ocean State Job Lot in Pottstown. “It’s always exciting to bring new jobs into our community and provide incredible values to our customers.”
OSJL opened new locations in former Christmas Tree Shops in Pembroke and Avon, MA and Warwick, RI this fall, as well as new stores in Holmdel, NJ, Augusta, ME, and is scheduled to open a location in St. Alban’s, VT mid-December.
State Senator Tracy Pennycuick, Pottstown Mayor Stephanie Henrick, Assistant Borough Manager Zachary Nelson, 3rd Ward Council Vice President Donald Lebedynsky, and 5th Ward Council President Dan Weand and Michael Unger and John Brown from 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 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.
