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When Our Customers Tell Us They Couldn’t Be Happier, It’s Game On
“Competition whose motive is merely to compete, to drive some other fellow out, never carries very far. The competitor to be feared is one who never bothers about you at all, but goes on making his own business better all the time.” — Henry Ford In 1995, Michael Jordan shocked the world when he announced … Read more
The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Lifelong Learning
Research suggests that companies that invest in professional development and continuous learning often out-perform competitors, have higher retention rates, and get higher satisfaction ratings from both their employees and clients. At Roscoe, we’ve seen the results firsthand. Lifelong learning is deeply instilled in our culture, both as a way of ensuring the high-quality customer service … Read more
Need for High-Quality Work Uniform Service Drives Demand to Roscoe
In an industry that has seen increasing consolidation as large national chains absorb their smaller, independent competitors, Roscoe is not only holding its ground as Chicago’s last independent industrial supplier – we’re thriving. This year, our sales growth has continued to outpace expectations. How are we doing it? Without taking anything away from our incredible … Read more
Leadership Planning for Family-Owned Success
Succession planning is a core part of any strong business strategy. For a family-owned business, it’s not just important – it’s central to the process of growing and sustaining a thriving company. A recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers found that nearly 44% of family owned businesses consider succession planning a challenge they will face over the … Read more
Celebrating 98 Years of Helping Chicago-Area Businesses Get to Work in Uniform
On August 13th, 1921 Roscoe founders George C. Buik and John P. O’Connell set out with a mission. They wanted to fill a gap in what they recognized as a fast-growing, niche market in an increasingly industrialized Chicago. Not only were they determined to improve the lives and businesses of their customers, they sought to … Read more
We’ve Got Our Repair Processes Buttoned Down
If you’ve ever walked out the door in the morning only to discover that a button has come loose on your shirt, or worse, that a zipper has started to lose its grip, you know how annoying it is to have to figure out some kind of fix on the fly. (Ahem.) But not everyone … Read more
Join Roscoe at Teamsters Local 731 Golf Event and Autism Fundraiser
The summer is a great time to get out into the fresh air and play some golf. This month you can help support a good cause at the same time by joining us on July 25 at the 18th Annual “In Search of a Cure” Golf Event sponsored by Teamsters Local 731 and Joint Council … Read more
Roscoe Family Picnic a Showcase of Teamwork – Minus the “Work”
Set against the backdrop of National Grove South in Riverside on a gorgeous spring day, Roscoe Company’s friends and family gathered for our annual picnic, complete with games, a bouncy house, and food… Lots of food. With nearly 250 in attendance, the picnic was a lively representation of Roscoe’s culture. We enjoyed each other’s company, … Read more
A Day at the Beach and Suddenly the Barcode is Everywhere
Norman Joseph Woodland is said to have sketched out the idea for the first barcode in sand, while sitting on a Florida beach in 1949, sparking a transformation of the way entire industries track their products, their processes and their inventory. It just goes to show you that the concept of “a day at the … Read more
