Statements (78)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Businessman
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Republican_Party
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Philadelphia
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| gptkbp:born |
April 11, 1838
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| gptkbp:business_model |
believed in ethical business practices.
believed in fair pricing. customer service focus. emphasized customer satisfaction. focused on variety and selection. |
| gptkbp:charity_work |
donated to various causes.
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| gptkbp:children |
three
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| gptkbp:civic_engagement |
active in community service.
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| gptkbp:closure_type |
Wanamaker's closed in 1995.
Wanamaker's closed its doors in 1995. |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
changed consumer behavior.
changed shopping habits. supported local businesses. |
| gptkbp:community_role |
active in local charities.
served on various boards. |
| gptkbp:contribution |
pioneering modern retailing practices
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| gptkbp:cultural_contribution |
supported the arts.
supported local artists. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
promoted the idea of shopping as a leisure activity.
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| gptkbp:customer_support |
created a destination for shoppers.
focused on customer enjoyment. offered a unique shopping environment. provided a unique shopping atmosphere. |
| gptkbp:died |
December 12, 1902
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| gptkbp:economic_development |
grew Wanamaker's into a national chain.
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
contributed to local economy.
created jobs in the community. expanded Wanamaker's to multiple locations. |
| gptkbp:education |
self-taught
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| gptkbp:features |
featured elaborate displays.
included a grand organ. |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Wanamaker's_department_store
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| gptkbp:has_store_in |
known for grand architecture.
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced modern retailing.
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
influenced American shopping culture.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
a key figure in retail history.
pioneered the department store concept. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
George Wanamaker
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| gptkbp:influence |
inspired future retail entrepreneurs.
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| gptkbp:influence_on_retail |
set standards for customer experience.
set trends in department store design. |
| gptkbp:influence_on_shopping |
transformed the shopping experience.
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| gptkbp:influenced |
retail industry
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| gptkbp:innovation |
introduced new retail concepts.
introduced the concept of return policies. |
| gptkbp:invention |
Wanamaker's advertising techniques
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| gptkbp:involvement |
gptkb:Philanthropy
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| gptkbp:known_for |
founding Wanamaker's department store
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Wanamaker's store became a model for future department stores.
Wanamaker's is remembered fondly. Wanamaker's remains a historic landmark. |
| gptkbp:market_position |
achieved significant financial success.
achieved national recognition. emphasized quality merchandise. recognized as a retail pioneer. |
| gptkbp:marketing_strategy |
utilized innovative advertising.
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
opened the first department store in the U. S.
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| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:merchants
|
| gptkbp:recognition |
honored for contributions to retail.
|
| gptkbp:reputation |
known for high-quality goods.
renowned for customer service. |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:retail_education |
taught principles of retailing.
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| gptkbp:retail_philosophy |
customer-centric approach.
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_E._Wanamaker
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| gptkbp:store_history |
Wanamaker's was a pioneer in retail.
Wanamaker's was established in 1876. |
| gptkbp:store_innovation |
first to offer a money-back guarantee.
first to use electric lights in a store. pioneered the use of escalators. introduced the idea of a restaurant in a department store. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Wanamaker
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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