Ocean State Job Lot celebrates the grand opening of its New Castle store at Penn Mart Center on March 7 with a ribbon cutting alongside local officials, team members, and community partners. Photo courtesy of Ocean State Job Lot.
Ocean State Job Lot New Castle Store Celebrates Grand Opening
Ocean State Job Lot marked the opening of its newest Delaware location on Saturday, March 7 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 26 Penn Mart Center in New Castle. The nearly 43,000 square foot store occupies the former Big Lots location and represents the discount retailer’s third store in Delaware and its first in New Castle County.
Company executives and store team members were joined by local officials and community partners to celebrate the opening. Among those present were New Castle Mayor Valarie Leary and Christine Roberts, along with a representative for New Castle County Councilor George Smiley. Local leaders recognized the opening as both a retail investment in the area and a positive economic addition to the community.
Ocean State Job Lot has increasingly expanded its presence throughout the Mid Atlantic region, often revitalizing established retail spaces. The New Castle location continues that strategy by bringing new retail activity to a familiar shopping center while creating additional jobs in the area…