NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The demise of one retailer is leading to the expansion of another.

Ocean State Job Job Tuesday announced it has purchased six former Toys “R” Us locations and agreed to a long-term lease at a seventh location. The toy giant closed all of its stores last summer.

The Rhode Island-based company said the new locations are located in New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania – which is a new market for Ocean State Job Lot.

The new Massachusetts stores will be moving into the former Toy “R” Us locations in Brockton and North Dartmouth.

“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,” said Marc Perlman, Principal Owner and CEO, Ocean State Job Lot. “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 Job Lot said it will enhance the customer experience with brighter, more modern and larger spaces.

“The Toys “R” Us locations make sense for us. They are expansive, with an average footprint of 40,000 square feet, and will allow us to offer our customers a fantastic overall shopping experience,” Perlman said.