Statements (351)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Retail
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| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:Champs_Sports
gptkb:Eastbay gptkb:F._W._Woolworth_Company gptkb:Foot_Locker gptkb:Lady_Foot_Locker gptkb:Woolco other retail chains |
| gptkbp:acquired_by |
gptkb:Venator_Group
gptkb:Woolworth_Corporation Firths |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_Great_Depression
gptkb:sit-in_movement gptkb:Woolworth_Building Woolworth's 5 & 10 |
| gptkbp:brand |
gptkb:Woolworth's_Australia
gptkb:Woolworth's_South_Africa gptkb:Woolworth's gptkb:Woolco gptkb:Woolworth's_Canada Woolworth's UK |
| gptkbp:business_model |
high volume sales
low prices and variety |
| gptkbp:closed |
gptkb:1997
gptkb:2001 most stores by 1997 most stores in the 1990s |
| gptkbp:closed_its_last_store |
gptkb:1997
|
| gptkbp:closed_its_last_store_in |
gptkb:1997
|
| gptkbp:closed_locations |
over 4000 stores
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| gptkbp:closed_stores_in |
gptkb:1997
gptkb:2001 gptkb:2004 gptkb:2008 |
| gptkbp:closure_type |
gptkb:1997
financial difficulties |
| gptkbp:competed_in |
gptkb:Kmart
gptkb:Walmart gptkb:Target |
| gptkbp:competitors |
big box retailers
discount retailers Kmart and Target |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
gptkb:urban_development
consumer culture American consumer culture the rise of consumer culture the rise of suburban shopping malls |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
music and literature
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of American retail history
|
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
the 20th century
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| gptkbp:declined_in |
in the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:defunct |
gptkb:1997
gptkb:2009 |
| gptkbp:employee_count_at_peak |
over 30,000
|
| gptkbp:expansion |
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States international markets international locations post-World War II era |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
variety of goods
Woolworth's lunch counter soda fountains five-and-dime stores lunch counters penny candy pick and mix sweets affordable merchandise |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
lunch counters |
| gptkbp:first_store_opened_in |
gptkb:Utica,_New_York
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1879
1909 |
| gptkbp:founded_by |
gptkb:Frank_W._Woolworth
|
| gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:Utica,_New_York
1879 |
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Frank_Woolworth
gptkb:Frank_Winfield_Woolworth gptkb:Frank_W._Woolworth |
| gptkbp:had_locations_in |
over 2,000 stores
|
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
discount retailing
|
| gptkbp:has_a_presence_in |
urban areas
|
| gptkbp:has_culture |
the mid-20th century
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
gptkb:urban_development
American culture the economy American retail culture retail marketing strategies urban shopping districts |
| gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:economic_development
the development of shopping malls urban shopping centers the retail landscape the development of retail chains |
| gptkbp:has_store_in |
gptkb:Stratford,_London
discount store five-and-dime store |
| gptkbp:headquartered_in |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:London,_UK |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
American shopping
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first major retail chain to desegregate
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Woolworth's
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| gptkbp:industry |
retail
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
retail industry
modern retailing practices shopping mall development the development of shopping malls future retail concepts modern discount retailing social shopping experiences mall anchor stores |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Great_Depression
variety store concept |
| gptkbp:influenced_shopping_habits |
of consumers
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
other discount retailers
other retail chains the concept of dollar stores |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
self-service retailing
|
| gptkbp:introduced |
low-cost merchandise
|
| gptkbp:involved_in |
gptkb:1960_Greensboro_sit-ins
community events |
| gptkbp:is_a_gathering_for |
community socialization
|
| gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for |
families
|
| gptkbp:is_a_staple_in |
American shopping culture
American towns and cities |
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
ended segregation at lunch counters
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| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
American retail history
affordability and accessibility |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
changing consumer habits
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
various media
various films and media |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
shopping center design
the development of retail standards. the development of retail technology the development of shopping habits |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:customer_service
community involvement seasonal promotions customer loyalty programs community engagement initiatives variety of products affordable pricing store layout diverse product range promotional strategies promotional sales events affordable pricing strategy unique store layout |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
its contributions to retailing.
its innovative pricing strategies |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
gptkb:business_practices
contribution to retail history commitment to quality products |
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
many communities
the retail industry American consumer culture the retail sector the retail landscape the retail revolution the American retail landscape. the American retail revolution the democratization of shopping the retail landscape in the 20th century |
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:Walter_Woolworth
gptkb:James_Cash_Penney gptkb:Charles_Woolworth |
| gptkbp:key_player |
the retail revolution
the evolution of retailing the evolution of consumer habits the evolution of retail formats the rise of discount retailing |
| gptkbp:known_for |
low prices
variety of goods variety store variety of merchandise low-priced goods affordable merchandise |
| gptkbp:leadership |
customer engagement
retail innovation customer service innovations merchandising innovation merchandising techniques affordable retailing |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Woolworth_Building
influence on social justice movements impact on retail industry pioneering discount retailing influenced retail industry inspiration for future retailers in retail history inspired other discount retailers established a model for future stores pioneered self-service shopping |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:marketed_as |
gptkb:Foot_Locker
gptkb:Woolworth's_Canada |
| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Venator_Group
gptkb:F._W._Woolworth_Company gptkb:Foot_Locker,_Inc. |
| gptkbp:model |
future retail chains
|
| gptkbp:notable_contributor |
local economies
the growth of suburban shopping centers the retail economy |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
featured in various films and media
first store opened in 1879 went public in 1925 known for its iconic logo desegregation protests celebrated 100th anniversary in 1979 closed its last store in the US in 1997 declared bankruptcy in 1997 established a philanthropic foundation expanded into specialty stores in the 1980s expanded product range in the 1960s expanded to Europe in 1920s influenced the development of other retail chains introduced the concept of fixed pricing introduced the concept of the 'dime store' involved in community events and sponsorships operated a successful catalog business pioneered the use of store displays sold off international operations in the 1990s faced competition from discount retailers in the 1980s involved in civil rights movement with lunch counters |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
five-and-dime stores
pioneering the concept of self-service retailing |
| gptkbp:notable_players |
retail expansion
the American economy the retail landscape the discount retail market the retail industry during the 20th century the history of American retailing the retail market. |
| gptkbp:notable_products |
gptkb:stationery
gptkb:clothing gptkb:toys housewares |
| gptkbp:number_of_locations_at_peak |
800
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:1997
gptkb:2001 gptkb:Australia gptkb:Canada gptkb:Germany gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:South_Africa gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States international stores five-and-dime stores over 1,000 stores at its peak over 1,000 stores at peak |
| gptkbp:operates_under |
gptkb:Woolworth's_Australia
gptkb:Woolworth's_South_Africa gptkb:Woolco gptkb:Woolworth's_Canada |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
1909-2009
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| gptkbp:originally_operated |
five-and-dime stores
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| gptkbp:originally_operated_in |
gptkb:Utica,_New_York
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| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:Venator_Group
gptkb:Woolworth_Corporation gptkb:Woolworths_Group |
| gptkbp:popularized_by |
soda fountains
self-service shopping self-service retailing |
| gptkbp:products |
variety store goods
|
| gptkbp:provided |
employment opportunities
|
| gptkbp:renamed |
gptkb:Foot_Locker,_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:revenue |
$1 billion (at peak)
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
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| gptkbp:slogan |
' The Store That Has Everything'
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| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:F._W._Woolworth_Company
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Woolworths_UK_Ltd.
gptkb:Foot_Locker gptkb:Foot_Locker,_Inc. |
| gptkbp:target_market |
general public
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| gptkbp:title_held |
gptkb:F._W._Woolworth_Company
|
| gptkbp:trends |
retail design
store design |
| gptkbp:type |
variety store
|
| gptkbp:was_a_factor_in |
the growth of consumerism
|
| gptkbp:was_a_household_name_in |
gptkb:the_United_States
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| gptkbp:was_a_key_retailer_in |
post-war America
|
| gptkbp:was_a_major_employer_of |
young people
|
| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
gptkb:supply_chain_management
customer loyalty programs inventory management social media marketing community engagement initiatives promotional events franchising employee training programs impulse buying in-store promotions customer feedback systems discount retailing the retail industry consumer behavior analysis market research techniques retail advertising retail marketing strategies advertising techniques e-commerce strategies customer service innovations store branding store layout design self-service retailing merchandising displays retail technology adoption product assortment strategies the discount retail model mass merchandising price point strategies seasonal merchandising store location strategies the discount store concept the concept of fixed pricing the use of advertising the use of store displays |
| gptkbp:was_a_popular_shopping_destination_for |
families
|
| gptkbp:was_a_significant_employer_of |
teenagers
women in retail |
| gptkbp:was_featured_in_films |
as a nostalgic reference
|
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:civil_rights_movements
gptkb:Philanthropy community engagement local charities community events and sponsorships philanthropy and community support |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:customer_service
variety of products affordable pricing its iconic logo lunch counters its unique store layout its lunch counters |
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:American_history
American nostalgia the American Dream American retail history the American Dream narrative the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company American childhood memories the Woolworth family business the history of American entrepreneurship the Great American Retail Experience |
| gptkbp:website |
www.woolworths.com.au
woolworths.co.uk |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Nashville_sit-ins
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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