Woolworths has been setting the standard in retail right from the outset, when it first opened its doors to the public in Cape Town in October 1931. Founder Max Sonnenberg won over the public with his dynamic store policies that sought to set Woolworths apart from its competitors, foundations which have placed it among the largest chain stores in South Africa today.
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