Frank Woolworth

Frank Woolworth was an American entrepreneur best known for founding the F. W. Woolworth Company, which popularized the concept of five-and-dime stores in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These stores sold a wide variety of inexpensive items, making shopping accessible to many people. Woolworth's innovative retail approach influenced modern discount retailing and helped shape the retail industry. His company became a retail icon, known for affordable prices and convenient locations, and played a significant role in the growth of American consumer culture.