Ocean State Job Lot Opens Shillington, 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 152nd store, in Shillington, Pennsylvania, in the former Kmart space at 4000 Shillington Plaza. The Shillington store is OSJL’s ninth location in Pennsylvania. OSJL also opened a new store in Marchin Elizabethtown, in a former Kmart space at 1605 South Market Street.

OSJL purchased 145,601 sq. feet within Shillington Plaza in March 2022, which also includes a Dollar Tree, a Grocery Outlet, and additional tenants. The former Kmart location, which had been vacant since 2019, is 92,177 sq. ft.  OSJL’s new store occupies 46,836 sq. ft. of that space, offering customers a big, bright shopping experience, restoring vibrancy to this previously vacant retail location, and creating new jobs in the community. OSJL is also making improvements to the shopping center and is working to lease out the remaining space of the former Kmart, as well as a few small, current vacancies within the plaza.

“We are very excited to open our ninth location in Pennsylvania here in Shillington,” said Paul Cox, Director of Store Operations, Ocean State Job Lot. “The store is fully stocked with a wide array of first-quality merchandise, including household goods, brand-name apparel, specialty food items, and more. A wonderful team of associates is ready to provide the exceptional customer service we are known for.”

On Saturday, March 11th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., OSJL hosted a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Shillington store, with representatives from the brand, local dignitaries and officials, and other VIPs. Visitors enjoyed a live broadcast from Y-102, a food truck, 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 4000 Shillington Plaza in Shillington, Pennsylvania celebrate the store’s grand opening. From left to right: Officer Oli, K9 Therapy Dog; Officer Shawn Heatley, Cumru Township Police; Rep. Mark Gillen, PA State Representative; Dimitri Pierre Fils, Market Team Leader, OSJL; Tim Braunsburg, Shillington Store Team Leader; William Miller, Commissioner, Township of Cumru; Sam Kalbach, Commissioner, Township of Cumru; Jay Worrall, President, Helping Harvest Food Bank; Sen. Judy Schwank, PA State Senator; Paul Cox, Director of Store Operations, OSJL; Jeanne Johnston, Township Manager.

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.

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