Woolworth's (F.W. Woolworth Company)

F.W. Woolworth Company, often simply called Woolworth's, was a prominent American retail company founded in 1879 by Frank Woolworth. It popularized the concept of "five-and-dime" stores, where items were sold at low prices, often five or ten cents. These stores offered a wide variety of products, from household goods to toys, and were a significant part of American shopping culture. Woolworth's was influential in the development of modern retail, leading to the establishment of chain stores. Though the company eventually closed its stores in the 1990s, its legacy endures in retail practices today.