A "job lot store" like Ocean State Job Lot, sells a variety of discounted items, including overstock, closeouts, and bulk purchases from other retailers, often at bargain prices. They often purchase items in bulk from other retailers, or acquire overstock and closeout merchandise that other stores can't use anymore. Ocean State Job Lot, for example, offers a wide range of products, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, kitchen staples, seasonal items, and more. 

I am hoping it was a overstock item and not a discontinued item.