Ocean State Job Lot Buys North Attleborough Plaza, Will Fill Former Christmas Tree Shops Space

Ocean State Job Lot has bought the Cumberland Crossing shopping center in North Attleborough and intends to open a new store in the space once occupied by Christmas Tree Shops, the company announced Tuesday.

According to a company statement, the new storefront is expected to debut in the second quarter of 2025. The retailer says it is hiring as many as 70 new employees to staff the location.

The purchase will bring the chain's Massachusetts count to 53 stores, and its total in Bristol County to eight, the statement said. The shopping center sits at 1505 South Washington St. Other tenants include Altitude Trampoline Park, Guitar Center, Planet Fitness, Play It Again Sports, David's Bridal and FedEx.

Ocean State Job Lot operates 159 stores across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. It sells closeout-priced merchandise such as apparel, pet supplies and household goods. The company reports 5,600 employees and annual sales of more than $800 million.

The new store will occupy 51,074 square feet in the space formerly home to Christmas Tree Shops, which filed for bankruptcy last year. The statement described the move as "continuing OSJL's strategic repurposing of former retail sites." The company has already converted six other former Christmas Tree Shops properties in New England.

Mark O'Connor, the company's senior real estate manager, said in the statement that Ocean State Job Lot was "thrilled not only to expand our retail footprint but also to solidify our presence in North Attleborough through the acquisition of this prominent shopping plaza."

O'Connor added that the location "represents our ongoing commitment to providing value-driven shopping experiences for our customers across New England," and said the company looks forward to "bringing our unique brand of service and savings to the local community."