Ocean State Job Lot To Close Groton Store

GROTON, CT — Ocean State Job Lot is holding a pre-closing sale at its Groton store, according to a statement from the company. The store will close next month.

The 30% off sale began at the 941 Poquonnock Road location Thursday.

"(Ocean State Job Lot) is not renewing the lease for this store due to unfavorable lease terms, and will close the location in mid-October," according to the statement. "All associates at this store will be offered an equivalent position at a nearby Ocean State Job Lot."

The store has nearby locations in Gales Ferry and Waterford.

“We appreciate the community’s support over the last 21 years, and thank each of our valued associates who have helped to make the Groton store successful. As a thank you to our loyal customers before we close this location, we are pleased to offer the community a 30-percent sale storewide with a few exceptions,” John Conforti, Chief Financial Officer, Ocean State Job Lot, said in a statement.

The Groton store lists daily hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., except Sunday with hours being 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The store sells a range of goods from propane and pool supplies to kitchen and pantry items.