Alexander Turney Stewart
1803 - 1876
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Biography
Alexander Turney Stewart was an Irish-born American entrepreneur, known for revolutionizing the retail industry with his innovative business practices. He opened the first department store in the United States in New York City, introducing fixed prices, the first store restaurant, and offering a wide range of goods under one roof. Stewart's store became wildly successful, influencing retail operations across the country and beyond. His legacy lives on in the modern retail landscape.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.
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Be always sure you're right, then go ahead.
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The most successful men in the end are those whose success is the result of steady accretion.
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There's no abiding success without commitment.
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The surest way to have more is to be content with less.