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Ocean State Job Lot
Company typePrivate
GenreLiquidation, Closeouts
Founded1977
FounderMarc and Alan Perlman
Headquarters
Area served
New England, New York, and New Jersey
OwnerBeaver Nash
Websiteoceanstatejoblot.com
Ocean State Job Lot store in Saugus, Massachusetts

Ocean State Job Lot, headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is an American chain of 122 discount stores operating in New England, New York and New Jersey. The chain takes its name from Rhode Island's nickname, "The Ocean State".

Ocean State Job Lot opened for business in 1977 as a single store operation in North Kingstown, RI. The merchandise selection consists of a variety of manufacturer's overruns, overstocks and packaging changes, as well as selected other products. The company continues growing their business in the Northeast.