Hamilton<\/a>, taking over the former Big Lots building at 102 Utica Street.<\/p>\nIt should be\u00a0open sometime in the spring of 2027.<\/p>\n
From Ames to Big Lots to Ocean State Job Lot<\/p>\n
If that building sounds familiar, there’s a reason. The nearly 44,000-square-foot space was previously home to Big Lots, and before that, Ames. Now it’s getting another shot at life as a discount retailer.<\/p>\n
Ocean State Job Lot is known for its Crazy Deals, brand-name merchandise, everyday essentials, and prices that keep bargain hunters coming back.<\/p>\n
Depending on when you stop in, you could find everything from household goods and clothing to pet supplies, seasonal decorations, lawn and garden items, kitchen staples, and specialty foods.<\/p>\n
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A First for Madison County<\/p>\n
The Hamilton store will be Ocean State Job Lot’s first location in Madison County and its 19th in New York.<\/p>\n
Hamilton will be the company’s 26th former Big Lots property to reopen as an Ocean State Job Lot since 2025. The company’s closest existing store is in Liverpool.<\/p>\n
It’s also conveniently located about a mile and a half from Colgate University and roughly eight miles from SUNY Morrisville.<\/p>\n
New Jobs Are Also Expected<\/p>\n
The new store won’t just mean another shopping option for the area. It is also expected to bring job opportunities to the community, including full-time, part-time, temporary, supervisory, and store leadership positions.<\/p>\n
Details about hiring and how to apply haven’t been announced yet, but the company says more information will be shared as the opening gets closer.<\/p>\n
New York Businesses That Closed in 2026<\/p>\n
Take a look at the New York businesses that have closed in 2026.<\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Credit – Polly McAdams<\/p>\n
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