Aaron Montgomery Ward
Businessman, founder of Montgomery Ward
Born
Died
1913
113 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An American businessman founded Montgomery Ward, a pioneering mail-order retailer. The company focused on providing rural customers access to various goods, revolutionizing the shopping experience in the late 19th century. The introduction of the mail-order catalog allowed customers to purchase items from the comfort of their homes, significantly impacting retail practices.
Founded Montgomery Ward in 1872
Pioneered the mail-order retail business
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