Ocean State Job Lot is a chain of department stores that opened its first establishment in 1977 in North Kingstown, R.I. Today, the company maintains more than 80 store locations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and New York. With an annual sale of nearly $400 million, Ocean State Job Lot also operates a distribution center and warehouse facility. The company offers a range of apparel for men and women. Its stores also feature mattresses, blankets and electronics. In addition, Ocean State Job Lot conducts fundraising activities and supports several food banks and medical centers. With a workforce of over 3,000 associates, the company maintains a location in Middletown, R.I.