William Wrigley Jr.

American businessman, founded Wrigley Company

William Wrigley Jr. - American businessman, founded Wrigley Company
Born

September 30th, 1861
163 years ago

Died

1932
93 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Business & Entrepreneurs

Country

United States

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Founded the Wrigley Company, which specialized in chewing gum production and became a major player in the confectionery industry. Established a successful marketing strategy that included offers of prizes with the purchase of gums. Expanded product lines to include popular brands such as Juicy Fruit and Doublemint. Originally started as a soap manufacturer before shifting focus to gum. By the early 1900s, led the company to become the largest chewing gum manufacturer in the world.

Founded Wrigley Company in 1891

Developed popular gum brands like Juicy Fruit

Innovated marketing techniques for products

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