Ocean State Job Lot’s “Educator Crazy Deal Days” Helps School Personnel Save on Back-to-School Essentials
Special offer from leading closeout retailer gives educators 40% back as a Crazy Deal® Gift Card from July 30 through August 5
North Kingstown, RI – July 30, 2026 – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), home of Crazy Deals® and one of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic’s leading discount retail chains, is pleased to announce the return of its annual educator promotion, “Educator Crazy Deal® Days,” at all store locations from July 30 through August 5.
Educators can shop Ocean State Job Lot’s wide selection of back-to-school essentials, including school and office supplies, cleaning supplies, and storage and organization products. Shoppers who spend $20 or more will receive a Crazy Deal® Gift Card equal to 40% of their purchase. For example, a shopper who spends $50 will receive a $20 Crazy Deal® Gift Card with their purchase.
Eligible participants include teachers, school management, school support personnel and verified homeschoolers who are Job Lot Insider® Club members and have proof of employment. To receive the Crazy Deal® Gift Card, customers must present proper professional and photo identification at checkout.
“I grew up watching my mom spend her own money every year to make sure her students had what they needed, so I know firsthand how much educators pour into their classrooms,” said Luke Estep, Chief Marketing Officer, Ocean State Job Lot. “Educator Crazy Deal® Days is one way we can help make those purchases go a little further and show our appreciation for the teachers and school staff who do so much for their students and communities.”
Unless otherwise noted, the Educator Crazy Deal Days promotion is valid in-store only from July 30 through August 5, 2026, and does not apply to Ship to Store purchases. Participants must be Job Lot Insider® Club members and present valid professional and photo identification at checkout. This promotion may not be combined with any other discount, offer or promotion, including but not limited to advertised sale items, in-store Crazy Deals®, Insider coupons, Insider Exclusive Deals and Buy-Give-Get promotions. No rainchecks will be issued. Merchandise credit and Crazy Deal® Gift Cards may not be used as a form of tender during this promotion. Limited product exclusions apply, including Ocean State Job Lot gift cards, third-party gift cards, clearance items, propane tanks and refills, beer and wine, live plants and flowers, and kayaks. Offer may not be applied to past purchases. All warranty and return policies apply.
For more information, please visit: Ocean State Job Lot – Educator Crazy Deal Days
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 175 stores in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, nearly 7,000 employees, and annual sales exceeding $900 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 five-time “Best Employer” by Forbes® Magazine*, a six-time U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte, one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024 by Newsweek, a five-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award, and three-time 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: www.oceanstatejoblot.com.
