Ocean State Job Lot

Ocean State Job Lot is a privately held discount retail chain with 159 stores in the Northeast. Shoppers find an ever-changing array of brand name, first-quality merchandise at closeout prices, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products, and pantry staples at a fraction of their typical price.

Organisation size: Enterprise (5000+)
Sector: Retail
Website: OceanStateJobLot.com

2025 Accolades

2024 Accolades

Submission highlights

This year’s strongest elements as indicated by our independent judges.

Employee Experience
Wellbeing

Comment from the judges

I sense a strong focus on growth and development of your talent – which is wonderful to see. There is also a heavy emphasis on giving back leveraging the brain trust of your workforce to do good and represent the values of your organization. There is also a strong sense of social responsibility (with associated metrics) – which bleeds into other aspects of your culture. I enjoyed reading your submission!
Comment from the judges

Overall, Ocean State Job Lot demonstrates strong commitment and initiatives toward creating a positive employee experience and fostering organizational success.