Woolco, a discount mart division of New York City's F.W. Woolworth Company, opened its first store -in the southern environs of Columbus, Ohio- on June 6, 1962. In 1982, there was a total of 349 Woolco stores; which was the highest number ever operated by the company. 

The GRACELAND SHOPPERS MART Woolco -in Columbus, Ohio- opened its doors on October 3, 1962. It was the fourth unit in the newly-established Woolco discount mart division.   

A peek inside a typical Woolco store shows a Ladies Fashions department, which seems to exemplify Woolco's "A New Fashion In Modern Retailing" slogan.

Photo from F.W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1964

A Woolco Men's & Boys Department carries everything from bargain-priced socks to finely-tailored suits.

Photo from F.W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1964

Woolco stores included a complete pharmacy and health and beauty aids department.

Photo from F.W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1964