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  1. www.ncpedia.org › biography › belk-william-henryBelk, William Henry - NCpedia

    Belk, William Henry. by Paul B. Wyche, Jr., 1979. See also: Belk. 2 June 1862–21 Feb. 1952. William Henry Belk, merchant, was born in Lancaster County, S.C., of English and Scottish ancestry.

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    Starting from a small dry goods store in Monroe, North Carolina, William Henry Belk opened retail stores in Charlotte and other communities across the southeastern United States from the end of the nineteenth century through the mid twentieth century. An innovator in retail methods and business partnerships, he led the Charlotte-based Belk ...

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    Belk, Inc. is an American department store chain founded in 1888 by William Henry Belk in Monroe, North Carolina, with nearly 300 locations in 16 states. Belk stores and Belk.com offer apparel, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings, and a wedding registry.

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    Jun 13, 2024 · In 1887, William Henry Belk opened The New York Racket Store in Monroe, NC, which he advertised as "The Cheapest Store on Earth." Belk pioneered what were considered at the time to be innovative business practices.

  7. northcarolinahistory.org › encyclopedia › williamWilliam Henry Belk (1862 – 1952) - North Carolina History

    William Henry Belk (1862 – 1952) Born in 1862, as the son of a farmer, Belk overcame obstacles in life to later build a retail empire. His father was killed shortly after the Civil War by Union soldiers looking for a gold mine that did not exist.

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    Sep 29, 2015 · "Trail of History examines the life of Belk department store chain founder William Henry Belk who opened his first store in 1888 as well as the making of a statue commemorating his legacy in...

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  10. blogs.lib.unc.edu › ncm › 2010/05/01May 1888: William Henry Belk Opens First Store in Monroe, N.C.

    May 1, 2010 · On May 28, 1888, he opened the New York Racket on the corner of Main and Morgan in Monroe’s business district. The Racket’s business model was cash only, accept no credit, offer low prices, and provide excellent customer service.