Ocean State Job Lot Selected As A 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — North Kingstown-based retail chain Ocean State Job Lot has been selected as a 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company

Now in its fifth year, the U.S. Best Managed Company award, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, recognizes the achievements of U.S. private companies and the successes of their management teams. This is the fourth consecutive year Ocean State Job Lot has been an honoree, earning the company the "Gold Winner" distinction.

"At Ocean State Job Lot, our mission, vision, and values guide us as we strive for excellence in every aspect of our business, from providing a people-first environment for our associates to learn and grow, to the various philanthropic endeavors our company undertakes," Ocean State Chief Executive Marc Perlman said. "Being named a U.S. Best Managed Company ‘Gold Winner’ is a testament to the continued dedication of our leadership and associates who make Ocean State Job Lot’s continued success possible."

Honorees are selected by an external panel of judges who evaluate companies based on strategy, ability to execute, culture, governance, and financial performance.

Ocean State Job Lot has 13 stores in Rhode Island.

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