The Woolworth name became known around the world. Divisions were established in Canada (1897), Great Britain (1909), Ireland (1914), Cuba (1920), Germany (1927), Mexico (1956) and Spain (1967). 

In 1965, Woolworth operated 278 retail stores in Canada, 1,119 in Great Britain, 118 in West Germany and West Berlin and 10 in Mexico. The first store in Spain was dedicated in December 1967.

Graphic from F.W. Woolworth Company Annual Report 1969