Staff reports l 12:18 p.m.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 12:19 pm

NORTH KINGSTON, R.I. - Ocean State Job Lot announced today that its New Hampshire stores were named Best Discount Stores in NH for 2026 by BusinessRate.

The BusinessRate BEST of 2026 awards are chosen based on authentic customer feedback via verified data from Google Reviews, as analyzed and certified by BusinessRate. BusinessRate provides intelligent ranking solutions and comprehensive review management services to help local businesses thrive in competitive markets through data-driven insights and proven strategies.

"Our people are our greatest asset, and this award is a direct reflection of the heart and soul our New Hampshire teams pour into their work every day," said Luke Estep, Chief Marketing Officer, Ocean State Job Lot. "Under the leadership of District Team Leader Merrill Reid, our associates across all 18 locations have proven that our value doesn't just come from our prices, but from the way we treat every customer like a neighbor. We are incredibly proud of Merrill and the entire NH group for their dedication; this recognition belongs entirely to them for making Ocean State Job Lot a trusted pillar of the local communities they serve."

OSJL operates 18 stores in New Hampshire, all of which were included in the Top 30 rankings. OSJL's New Hampshire stores are located in Concord, Derry, Groveton, Hooksett, Meredith, Milford, Nashua, Newport, North Conway, Ossipee, Peterborough, Portsmouth, Rochester, Salem, Seabrook, Stratham, Walpole, and Woodsville.