Curtis Corl, CMO, Honored with Prestigious OnCon Icon Top 50 Marketer Award
North Kingstown, Rhode Island – (May 12, 2025) — Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island with more than 160 stores throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland is proud to announce that Curtis Corl, Chief Marketing Officer, has been awarded the esteemed OnCon Icon Top 50 Marketing Award. The OnCon Icon Awards celebrate outstanding achievements of top organizations and executives worldwide.
This prestigious recognition is determined through peer and community voting. Voters are instructed to select individuals they have seen make a significant impact on their own organization or within the broader industry, contribute to their professional community through thought leadership, drive innovation, and demonstrate exceptional leadership.
A seasoned marketing and e-commerce executive, Corl has consistently driven growth and innovation throughout his career. With a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, he has successfully navigated complex business environments and achieved remarkable results. His extensive experience spans various industries, including retail, publishing, and non-profits, where he has demonstrated expertise in branding, digital marketing, e-commerce strategy, and customer acquisition.
As Chief Marketing Officer at Ocean State Job Lot, Corl plays a pivotal role in elevating the brand’s visibility and driving both in-store and online sales. Prior to his current role, he founded and led a successful marketing and e-commerce consulting firm, helping businesses of all sizes optimize their marketing efforts. His tenure at Dollar Tree, Inc., a Fortune 200 company, was marked by significant achievements, including building and leading the company’s digital marketing division, overseeing e-commerce initiatives, and securing industry recognition for his work.
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About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 161 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, approximately 5,600 associates, and annual sales exceeding $850 million. OSJL Shoppers find an ever-changing array of brand-name, first-quality merchandise at closeout prices, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products (holiday, gardening, patio, pool, and beach supplies), and kitchen pantry staples at a fraction of their typical price. The company was named a four-time “Best Employer” by Forbes® Magazine*, a four-time US Best Managed Company by Deloitte, one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024 by Newsweek, a three-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award, and a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces winner. *Ocean State Job Lot is not affiliated with Forbes®.
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, supporting numerous causes, including feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, assisting veterans and military families, aiding animal rescue, caring for children, advancing healthcare, supporting the arts, and promoting learning. The Foundation’s operational, administrative, and overhead expenses are covered by Ocean State Job Lot, not the Foundation, ensuring that 100% of every dollar raised through the Foundation goes directly to helping those in need. Ocean State Job Lot is headquartered in the Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: (401) 295-2672; Website: OceanStateJobLot.com.
About OnConferences:
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