Tag: Ocean State Job Lot
Job Lot customers donate 47,500 winter coats to local veterans
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Ocean State Job Lot’s annual “Buy, Give, Get” program saw more winter coats collected for veterans this year than last year.
The...
Economic forecast: Inflation putting squeeze on companies, workers
Daniel Shedd has always made it a point to offer competitive wages to the workers of his Warren manufacturing company, but what he used...
Diversity a part of Job Lot DNA
PBN Diversity and Inclusion Awards 2021
Retail: Ocean State Job Lot
Afghan refugees resettling in Rhode Island are the latest beneficiaries of Ocean State Job...
Ocean State Job Lot to host largest rooftop solar portfolio in...
NORTH KINGSTOWN – A Rhode Island retailer known for its closeout deals on brand-name products is expanding its reputation in a new direction: solar...
PBN summit: ‘Every conversation is crucial’ in diversity efforts
WARWICK – Top-down leadership, organizational involvement, empathy and persistent efforts are essential to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, according to business...
Marc Perlman
No one who knows Marc Perlman was surprised to see Ocean State Job Lot distribute $15 million worth of personal protective equipment to COVID-19...
Refugees could help employers
Businesses and community groups preparing to welcome an estimated 250 refugees from Afghanistan expected to settle in Rhode Island deserve thanks and, more importantly,...
We Share Hope, business community pitch in to aid Afghan evacuees
EAST PROVIDENCE – We Share Hope is teaming up with local grocery stores and community groups to provide Afghan evacuees with a taste of...
Tavares among 13 honorees for PBN’s 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Awards...
PROVIDENCE – Ralph Tavares Jr., the director of diversity and outreach for Roger Williams University School of Law, is among 13 honorees – 12...
Backyard buys boost retailer’s profits during pandemic
PBN 2021 Fastest Growing Companies Awards
$75 million and above: 4. Ocean State Job Lot
CEO (or equivalent): Marc Perlman, principal owner and CEO
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