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Here are the best local stores to hit up for those essential things you neglected to pack.
PHOTOGRAPHY:( LEFT TO RIGHT) COURTESY OF DAVE ' S MARKETPLACE; GETTY IMAGES / MILOS STANKOVIC.
NEED A SWIMSUIT, PICNIC BLANKET AND BEACH UMBRELLA? GO TO: Ocean State Job Lot LOCATIONS: Coventry, Cranston, Johnston, Lincoln, Middletown, North Kingstown, Pawtucket, Wakefield, Warren, Warwick, Westerly, Woonsocket and Wyoming WHY: With humble beginnings as a single-store operation in North Kingstown in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot has since expanded to run more than 150 operations throughout the Northeast. Still, each store sticks to the goal of selling high-quality, brand-name products at closeout prices, and lives up to its namesake by fulfilling all of its patrons ' beachy needs. YOU CAN ALSO GET: Beach cover ups; beach chairs; beach towels; sand pails and shovels; baseball caps and wide-brimmed hats; and flip flops and water shoes. oceanstatejoblot. com
NEED SUNSCREEN, BUG SPRAY AND CHAPSTICK? GO TO: CVS Pharmacy LOCATIONS: Too many to list! Just know there ' s at least one situated in almost every Rhode Island town. WHY: Sure, you might think CVS Pharmacy is a national chain( and you ' d be right), but did you know that it has local ties? It ' s true: University of Rhode Island alum, Tom Ryan, was its CEO and president from 1998 to 2011. Nowadays, you can not only fill your prescription at each location, but also purchase everything mentioned above and below, plus much more. YOU CAN ALSO GET: Sunglasses, phone chargers, any and all toiletries, painkillers and first aid kits. cvs. com
NEED GAS AND A FOR-THE-ROAD MEAL? GO TO: Seasons Corner Market LOCATIONS: Various locations; search the closest location near you via the Seasons Corner Market store locator online. WHY: Find fresh selections of prepared foods, fruits, drinks and more when you need to make a stop. Satisfy your hunger with a tasty wrap, sandwich, salad and
grab-and-go snacks, and wash it down with a seltzer water, smoothie or a cup of the Lemonade Refreshers drink. YOU CAN ALSO GET: Grab a phone charger, dog treats, headphones and even flowers for your destination. seasonscornermarket. com
NEED SNACKS AND GROCERIES? GO TO: Dave ' s Fresh Marketplace LOCATIONS: Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, Smithfield, North Kingstown, Warwick and Wickford WHY: Whether you need some trail mix and granola bars to keep on hand while you ' re out and about or some fresh deli meats and homegrown veggies to cook up for dinner at your Airbnb, Dave ' s Fresh Marketplace should be the first stop on your to-do list. The locally owned business has been in operation since 1969 and is celebrated for being Rhode Island ' s largest independent grocery store chain. YOU CAN ALSO GET: Ready-to-eat brick-oven pizza, southern fried chicken, and sushi made fresh daily. davesmarketplace. com
NEED A NEW OUTFIT? GO TO: The Warwick Mall or Providence Place LOCATIONS: Warwick; Providence WHY: This enclosed shopping center has a catchy commercial tune that every Rhode Islander knows to be true:“ There’ s something for everyone at Warwick Mall.” Here, you can shop the likes of H & M, Old Navy, Jordan’ s Furniture, Nordstrom Rack, Windsor and other stores. Whether you’ re looking for a last-minute barbecue outfit, something to wear to an outdoor concert or a light sweater to throw over your shoulders while you take in the sunset, it’ s safe to say that the Warwick Mall’ s fifty-plus retailers have you covered.
Meanwhile, Providence Place has three floors of everything you need, from a brand-new beach wrap or comfy sandals to headphones and sunglasses. Visit stores including Abercrombie & Fitch, Zara, Aerie, LensCrafters, DSW Shoes, Banana Republic, PacSun, American Eagle and more. YOU CAN ALSO GET: A bite to eat at the food courts or one of the on-premises restaurants. warwickmall. com; providenceplace. com
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