Ocean State Job Lot Wins 2025 Inspiring Workplaces Award

North Kingstown, RI — Ocean State Job Lot, a leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island with 176 locations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, is proud to announce that it was named among the top 50 winners of the 2025 Inspiring Workplaces Awards in Chicago

Ocean State Job Lot captured the award June 24.

The Inspiring Workplaces Awards honor organizations that prioritize their employees and foster a
supportive and dynamic work environment. The awards evaluate companies based on six crucial categories:

• Culture and Purpose
• Leadership
• Wellbeing
• Inclusion
• Employee Voice
• Employee Experience

Organizations of all sizes and industries entered a category defined by how many people are within the business. The top 100 winners were decided by an independent expert judging panel.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized among the top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in North America this year," said Lynn Hall, director of corporate communications for Ocean State Job Lot. “Every associate in our stores, corporate office, and distribution center plays a key role in our success and growth, and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication.”