Hear directly from some of the winners of the Bright Ideas' Buy Online Ship to Store campaign!
25 Apr 2024
Earth Day 2024
We hear from OSJL Sustainability Manager Sarah Barraco and Senior Manager of eCommerce Fulfillment Operations Maurice Lewis as they share updates on solar projects and the new e-waste recycling initiatives.
14 Feb 2024
Close to Our Heart
In this episode, we’re talking about Ocean State Job Lot’s Close to Our Heart program, which is designed to empower store teams to connect to the community where they live and work, and give back in a meaningful way. Each store has a budget, and the associates in each store choose where that support goes. I wanted to hear more about some recent donations, and why they were chosen, so I talked to Store 259 - Weymouth, MA Team Leader Levi Garrett, who told me about a donation in honor of the Store Team Leader who was there before him, and to Area Supervisor at Store 312 - Manchester, CT Joanne Felici about some of their recent donations, and the reactions they get from recipients when they receive Ocean State Job Lot’s support.
23 Jan 2024
We Believe In Growth
In this episode, we’re talking about the expansion of Ocean State Job Lot, and how we engrain ourselves in new communities. One of the company’s core values is “We Believe in Growth,” and we deliver on that by opening several stores every year. But how do we do that, particularly in areas where Ocean State Job Lot has never been before? To learn more, I talked to two District Team Leaders who have led the charge in opening new locations in recent years.
With Amy Post and John Brown
24 Aug 2023
Social Media at OSJL
In this episode, we’re talking about Ocean State Job Lot’s presence on social media. Did you know that OSJL has accounts on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter (or is it X?), and even Pinterest? There are a number of reasons why we use social media, and we use each platform in different ways. To learn more, I talked to the associates who run the accounts, Digital Marketing Specialist Brittany Begos and Senior Marketing Specialist Samantha Severs.
11 Jul 2023
To The Rescue
In this episode, we’re talking about the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation’s animal assistance program, To The Rescue. Ocean State Job Lot cares deeply for animals in need. Since To The Rescue debuted in 2019, over 350 animal welfare organizations have benefitted from donations from the partnership between OSJL customers, our charitable foundation, and associates like you. In 2022, more than $456,000 in cash and supplies was donated to 192 different animal welfare organizations, rehabilitation farms, and wildlife agencies across the Northeast. To learn more about To The Rescue, I talked to Philanthropic Communications Specialist Alison White and Store 210 - Kingston, MA Store Team Leader David Couture.
20 Apr 2023
The OSJL Green Team
It’s Earth Month, and in this episode, we’re talking about Ocean State Job Lot’s Green Team, a group of Ocean State Job Lot associates who come together to discuss and work on ways to keep our Earth clean through volunteer work, collaboration with our communities, and by partnering with the company’s Energy and Sustainability department. I talked to three members of the Green Team, Buyers Assistant Gina Ghazal, Energy and Sustainability Specialist Richard Llanos and HR Coordinator Valerie Rose.
30 Mar 2023
Bryant University Women's Summit
In this episode, we’re talking about Ocean State Job Lot’s recent presence at the 26th Annual Bryant University Women’s Summit in Smithfield, RI. OSJL was a Bronze Sponsor of the event, and a group of five associates from various departments attended the event and took part in the presentations, breakout sessions and networking opportunities. We talked to two of those associates, Corporate Counsel Elizabeth Blank and Talent Acquisition Manager Julie Romano, about their experience.
6 Oct 2022
Mission, Vision, Values: Part 2
In our last episode, Director of Strategy Ben Perlman gave us a preview of Ocean State Job Lot’s new Mission, Vision and Values. Now, it’s time to dive in! In this episode Ben will take us through each of the components of the new MVV.
1. The foundation it all lays upon, our Values.
2. A clear picture of our strategic priorities over the next 3-5 years, our Vision.
3. And one statement that sums it all up, our Mission.
27 Sept 2022
Mission, Vision, Values: Part 1
In the latest episode of the Wave Podcast, Director of Strategy Ben Perlman gives us a preview of OSJL’s new Mission, Vision and Values. Hear why we decided to refresh the company’s MVV, how we arrived at the new version, and a breakdown of the three main components, and why each is important to OSJL now and in the future.
15 Aug 2022
OSJL 45th Anniversary
In the latest episode of the Wave Podcast, we talked to OSJL Owners Marc Perlman, Alan Perlman, Steve Aronow, Richard Portno and John Conforti who shared some stories from the early days of Ocean State Job Lot. Marc talked about his time at flea markets, Alan delved into some interesting items bought at auctions, Steve recounted how he combatted a flooded basement, Richard looked back on a marketing blunder, and John told the story of how he joined the company, while also looking toward the future of the company.
15 Jul 2022
Inspiring Workplaces
In this episode, we’re talking to OSJL’s Director of Associate Experience & Engagement Lauren Minutoli about our recent first place win at the Inspiring Workplaces Awards.
Congratulations to all OSJL associates on this recognition, as this is a testament to all of our hard work and great ideas.
13 May 2022
Supporting Ukraine
In the latest episode of the Wave Podcast, we talked to Executive Director of the OSJL Charitable Foundation David Sarlitto about our recent efforts to send relief and support to Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.
2 Dec 2021
Veterans Appreciation 2021
In this episode we speak with Desiree' McLaughlin, David Cooper and Laura Tyyska-Fahrudin about their military service and their experience working at Ocean State Job Lot. Topics discussed include applying what's learned during service to working at OSJL, the importance of supporting veterans through the OSJL Charitable Foundation, and resources OSJL offers that veterans can turn to when they need some support.
3 Sept 2021
Buy-Give-Get 2021
This month we talk about the latest installment of the OSJL Charitable Foundation’s Buy-Give-Get program. Hear from Brenda Cugini from Store 240 - Whitinsville, MA and John Keeley, Store Team Leader at Store 222 - Middleboro, MA about their experiences volunteering at the backpack stuffing event at Foxboro Terminal near Gillette Stadium, alongside the New England Patriots Foundation and the USA Veterans and Military Support Foundation.
8 Jul 2021
Buy Online, Ship to Store
This month on the Wave Podcast we get excited for OSJL’s upcoming Buy Online, Ship to Store capability we’ll be offering to customers soon. Director of Digital Marketing and Social Media Terry Braga and Director of eCommerce Dan Perlman talk about what we can look forward to with Buy Online, Ship to Store; all the hard work it took to get to this point; and what this means for the future of OSJL!
28 May 2021
Career Journeys
This episode, we talked to three associates about their unique Career Journeys with OSJL. Hear personal stories from Tim Jackson, Sanna Jawo and Francheska Nunez about how they’ve grown their careers with the company.
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