Statements (53)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
retail chain
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gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:F.W._Woolworth_Company
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gptkbp:businessModel |
discount retailing
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gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
gptkb:Venator_Group
|
gptkbp:discontinued |
1997
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gptkbp:employs |
thousands of people
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gptkbp:expansion |
international markets
clothing and accessories |
gptkbp:famous_for |
lunch counters
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gptkbp:founded |
1879
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gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Frank_Woolworth
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gptkbp:has |
a loyal customer base
a diverse product range a significant cultural impact over 1,000 locations at peak a significant number of employees famous slogan 'The Five and Ten'. |
gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:New_York_City
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
first chain store
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Woolworth's stores
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gptkbp:illustratedBy |
self-service shopping
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gptkbp:influenced |
retail industry
modern retail practices |
gptkbp:inspiration |
other discount retailers
Woolworth's_in_the_UK |
gptkbp:is_a |
retail innovation
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gptkbp:is_essential_for |
gptkb:the_Great_Depression
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gptkbp:is_featured_in |
various media
dime stores |
gptkbp:is_involved_in |
community events
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gptkbp:is_known_for |
customer service
affordable prices variety of merchandise low-priced goods its iconic logo. |
gptkbp:is_located_in |
Europe
|
gptkbp:is_part_of |
American_retail_history
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gptkbp:is_popular_among |
families
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gptkbp:leadership |
retail expansion
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gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Woolworth_Building
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gptkbp:notableFor |
five-and-dime stores
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gptkbp:openedIn |
1997 in the U.S.
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gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States Woolco 2001 in some locations Woolworth's_brand |
gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Foot_Locker
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gptkbp:targetMarket |
middle-class consumers
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gptkbp:type |
variety store
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gptkbp:was_marked_by |
American_shopping_culture
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