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BusinessRate recognizes all 18 locations based on customer feedback
North Kingstown, R.I. – April 9, 2026 — Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island with 175 locations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, is proud to announce that OSJL New Hampshire stores were named Best Discount Stores in NH for 2026 by BusinessRate.
The BusinessRate BEST of 2026 awards are chosen based on authentic customer feedback via verified data from Google Reviews, as analyzed and certified by BusinessRate. BusinessRate provides intelligent ranking solutions and comprehensive review management services to help local businesses thrive in competitive markets through data-driven insights and proven strategies.
“Our people are our greatest asset, and this award is a direct reflection of the heart and soul our New Hampshire teams pour into their work every day,” said Luke Estep, Chief Marketing Officer, Ocean State Job Lot. “Under the leadership of District Team Leader Merrill Reid, our associates across all 18 locations have proven that our value doesn’t just come from our prices, but from the way we treat every customer like a neighbor. We are incredibly proud of Merrill and the entire NH group for their dedication; this recognition belongs entirely to them for making Ocean State Job Lot a trusted pillar of the local communities they serve.”
OSJL operates 18 stores across New Hampshire, all of which were included in the Top 30 rankings. OSJL’s New Hampshire stores are located in Concord, Derry, Groveton, Hooksett, Meredith, Milford, Nashua, Newport, North Conway, Ossipee, Peterborough, Portsmouth, Rochester, Salem, Seabrook, Stratham, Walpole, and Woodsville.
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 five-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.
