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Woolco

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Woolco was a discount department store chain operated by F. W. Woolworth Company, founded in 1962 and closed in 1983.

Last updated August 25, 2026

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Woolco was a discount department store chain founded by F. W. Woolworth Company in 1962 in the United States, later expanding to Canada. It featured low-priced merchandise and self-service, but due to intense competition and operational issues, all stores were closed in 1983.

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