New Retailer Announced For Old Montgomeryville Babies R' Us

MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA — The former Babies R' Us on Bethlehem Pike has a new tenant.

Ocean State Job Lot, a New England-based discount retailer with more than a hundred stores in the northeast, has officially purchased the old home of the popular toy outlet.

"The recent closure of Toys “R” Us retail stores has allowed Ocean State Job Lot to acquire seven outstanding locations at an extraordinary price," Marc Perlman, Principal Owner and CEO of Ocean State Job Lot, said in a statement.

Along with the Montgomeryville store, a total of six more Toys R' Us-owned locations were taken over by Ocean State, including two others in Pennsylvania:

• 409 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Scranton
• 620 Kidder Street, Wilkes Barre

"In an ever-changing retail environment where many retailers are struggling, Ocean State Job Lot has been able to adapt, enter new markets, re-open closed storefronts, and create new job opportunities," Perlman added. "We realize that people work hard for their money, and those retailers who are able to provide exceptional value will be rewarded by their customers."

Ocean State, which has a total of 133 locations in four states, offers clothing, household goods, apparel, and various seasonal supplies at discount prices.

Editor's note: a previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Ocean State would be moving into a former Montgomeryville Toys R' Us. They are actually moving into the old Babies R' Us.