@Whoremembersusa The best part was having the catalog to yourself for a few minutes without having your siblings trying to grab it out of your hands.Good times
Woolworth was such a classic! The lunch counters were a special part of the experience, and it's great you have those memories with your grandmother. Many people remember Woolworth's for its nostalgic charm and those simple Saturday outings.
Though Woolworth stores are no longer around in the same form, their legacy continues, and the memories associated with them, like yours, are a part of the fabric of American history.
My grandma had a boarder named Jimmy. No wife...no kids. Worked at FORD for good wages, In the 60s he would give us all a 5 dollar bill to go to Kresge's on Saturday. That was a lot of money for a kid to blow. What a kind man.
You didn't mention Gibson's, WJBaldwin or Bill's Dollar Store. We went to monkey wards, and Kmart and seen Mervyn's in mountain view mall Ardmore, crossroads mall in OKC and Midway Mall in Sherman/Denison. Never seen any of those other stores
Those stores were staples for so many, especially in smaller towns. Each had its charm and catered to the local community. Thanks for sharing your slice of retail history!
I worked at Montgomery Ward for 12 yrs. It was a very good store to work for. I remember when we got merchandise from other stores, they were closed. I learned a lot working there. I quit a couple years before they close the store. It was sad to see when they demolished the building to make a new store. I worked for K-mart for 1 yr it was a nice place to shop not expensive store. Now we do not have any K-marts.
Those stores had a special place in many people’s hearts, and it must have been bittersweet to see them go. It’s always sad when familiar places close down, especially when they’ve been a big part of our lives 😊
Thanks for sharing! It’s amazing how some iconic stores like Woolworth's manage to keep a sense of nostalgia alive, even with the changes in other parts of the world.
Yes, T.G. & Y. was a discount store chain that was popular in the U.S. from the 1930s to the 1980s. It was known for its low prices on a variety of goods, similar to stores like Walmart or Kmart. It was especially well-known in the South and Midwest before closing down in the late '80s.
Both brands have a long history, but their future in the retail landscape looks uncertain. It's a reminder of how quickly retail landscapes can change, especially with the rise of e-commerce.
REGIONAL MGR: " This store is TOO clean, I know it's not open yet but we have to make the customer feel like they're at home, so let's put heaps of clothing on the floor... yeah, yeah, that's the ticket!"
I stilling receiving the small catalog from Montgomery Ward from their office in Monroe , Wisconsin . Still offering Wards Credit cards . Happy January , 2025. 🙂
It’s always interesting to think about those nostalgic spots that shaped shopping experiences before big-box stores took over. What was your favorite part about shopping there?
Grants and Bradlees were iconic stores for many. They held a special place in retail history and in the memories of shoppers. Thanks for pointing that out!
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I remember receiving the Sears and Montgomery Ward Christmas catalogs every fall and spending hours paging through them.
Yes, those catalogs were the best! I spent hours flipping through them, dreaming of toys and gadgets.
@Whoremembersusa The best part was having the catalog to yourself for a few minutes without having your siblings trying to grab it out of your hands.Good times
I remember Woolworth when I was younger. My grandmother would take me to the lunch counter on Saturday in downtown Boston.
Woolworth was such a classic! The lunch counters were a special part of the experience, and it's great you have those memories with your grandmother. Many people remember Woolworth's for its nostalgic charm and those simple Saturday outings.
My father worked for a Woolworth store for 42 years, so I owe my childhood to that store. That is why Woolworth will always have a place in my ❤️
Though Woolworth stores are no longer around in the same form, their legacy continues, and the memories associated with them, like yours, are a part of the fabric of American history.
@@Whoremembersusa My most prize possession is the Woolworth coin 🪙 and watch my father receive when he celebrated his 25th year with the company.
My grandma had a boarder named Jimmy. No wife...no kids. Worked at FORD for good wages, In the 60s he would give us all a 5 dollar bill to go to Kresge's on Saturday. That was a lot of money for a kid to blow. What a kind man.
It's moments like these that stay with us, reminding us of the generous and thoughtful people who made life a little brighter :)
I remember Woolworth’s selling birds (parakeets and canaries), fish and hamsters.
It’s cool that you have that memory-it was a very unique experience that’s rare today!
I shopped at Service Merchandise all the time. I've been trying to remember its name for yesrs. Thanks!
Service Merchandise was a great store with a unique shopping experience. It's awesome to help you reconnect with that memory!
@Mrgop Used to work there, could never understand how a "showroom " store concept worked
You didn't mention Gibson's, WJBaldwin or Bill's Dollar Store. We went to monkey wards, and Kmart and seen Mervyn's in mountain view mall Ardmore, crossroads mall in OKC and Midway Mall in Sherman/Denison. Never seen any of those other stores
Those stores were staples for so many, especially in smaller towns. Each had its charm and catered to the local community. Thanks for sharing your slice of retail history!
@Whoremembersusa you're welcome!
I worked at Montgomery Ward for 12 yrs. It was a very good store to work for. I remember when we got merchandise from other stores, they were closed. I learned a lot working there. I quit a couple years before they close the store. It was sad to see when they demolished the building to make a new store. I worked for K-mart for 1 yr it was a nice place to shop not expensive store. Now we do not have any K-marts.
Those stores had a special place in many people’s hearts, and it must have been bittersweet to see them go. It’s always sad when familiar places close down, especially when they’ve been a big part of our lives 😊
Woolworth is still in Barbados. Same layout with cash registers in the centre of the retail space ... no restaurant bar though.
Thanks for sharing! It’s amazing how some iconic stores like Woolworth's manage to keep a sense of nostalgia alive, even with the changes in other parts of the world.
Also Sears as well (soon to no longer exist)
:( Beautiful memories slowly fade into oblivion.
You left out Best, Woolco, Thallhemers, Miller & Rhodes Sears, Thom McCain, Buttlers, Kings and Grants.
Thank you for your suggestion. Each one had its own vibe and loyal customers back in the day!
Does anybody remember T.G.andY.?
@barbarasherman8118 I remember the name, but didn't have one nearby
Yes, T.G. & Y. was a discount store chain that was popular in the U.S. from the 1930s to the 1980s. It was known for its low prices on a variety of goods, similar to stores like Walmart or Kmart. It was especially well-known in the South and Midwest before closing down in the late '80s.
TG & Y was a great discount store to shop at..
Yes. We had one right around the corner. My older sister worked there
Had one down from me and I live in AZ.
Kmart has 5 stores left and 8 Sears left
Both brands have a long history, but their future in the retail landscape looks uncertain. It's a reminder of how quickly retail landscapes can change, especially with the rise of e-commerce.
REGIONAL MGR: " This store is TOO clean, I know it's not open yet but we have to make the customer feel like they're at home, so let's put heaps of clothing on the floor... yeah, yeah, that's the ticket!"
Truly embracing the chaos of retail realism! 😄
We called it monkey wards cause we couldn’t say Montgomery😂😂😂😂
haha. Wonderful memories.
They couldn't keep up with the internet. A shame...
Yeah.......................
I stilling receiving the small catalog from Montgomery Ward from their office in Monroe , Wisconsin . Still offering Wards Credit cards . Happy January , 2025. 🙂
Thanks for sharing. All the best to you!
I shopped at Fedco and Gemco which are no longer in business
It’s always interesting to think about those nostalgic spots that shaped shopping experiences before big-box stores took over. What was your favorite part about shopping there?
You forgot Grants and Bradlees😊
Grants and Bradlees were iconic stores for many. They held a special place in retail history and in the memories of shoppers. Thanks for pointing that out!
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Please do your history homework before putting out these videos. Woolworths was from Watertown, NY not Utica!!!!
Thank you for sharing this knowledge.
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