Woolworth Mexicana

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Woolworth Mexicana
FoundedApril 1956;67 years ago (1956-04)
Number of locations
36 (2020)
Parent Grupo Comercial Control (1997-present)
Website delsol.com.mx

Woolworth Mexicana is a chain of retail Department stores which were founded by the F. W. Woolworth Company of the United States. It became independent in a management buyout by the Mexican executives in 1997. The company is now part of Grupo Comercial Control a holding company with operations in retailing.

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