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Frank Winfield Woolworth

Description:

Frank Winfield Woolworth was an American businessman and the founder of F. W. Woolworth Company, one of the first successful American chain stores. He revolutionized the retail industry with his concept of a fixed-price store where items were sold at a standard price of 5 and 10 cents.

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• Noun - Person: Frank Winfield Woolworth was born on April 13, 1852, in Rodman, New York.
• Noun - Business: F. W. Woolworth Company, founded by Frank Winfield Woolworth, was highly successful and expanded rapidly.
• Adjective: If you want to learn about the Woolworth empire, you should read The Woolworths: The Story of a Great American Enterprise.
• Verb: Many entrepreneurs strive to emulate the business strategies that Frank Winfield Woolworth implemented.

Related Products:

To learn more about Frank Winfield Woolworth and the F. W. Woolworth Company, you may find the following books on Amazon helpful:

• The Woolworths: The Story of a Great American Enterprise
• Frank Winfield Woolworth: A Biography
• F. W. Woolworth Company: The Rise and Fall of the Five-and-Dime