Discount Collection

Notice, Seattle, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Notice, Seattle, [193-]. Notice - W.P.A. Employees and Members of Family May Attend Seattle Federal Theatre Productions for only 10c - See Your Supervisor or Timekeeper after hours for Tickets'

Woolco Department Store, Oadby Hall, Leicestershire, Monday 9th October 1967

The Reject shop in the High Street, Birmingham. 7th June 1990

Victor Value supermarket, London
A Victor Value supermarket in London with shoppers. Date: circa 1950s

A banner reading Sales is seen on a clothing stores front window during the start of
A banner reading " Sales" is seen on a clothing stores front window during the start of winter sales in Strasbourg, France January 10, 2018. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

A shop advertises winter sale in the centre of Vienna, Austria, February 14, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

A sign announces Sales at a general store front window during the start of winter sales
A sign announces " Sales" at a general store front window during the start of winter sales in Strasbourg, France January 10, 2018. Picture taken with a slow shutter speed and a zoom effect

A banner announces Sales on a clothing store front window during the start of winter
A banner announces " Sales" on a clothing store front window during the start of winter sales in Strasbourg, France January 10, 2018. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

Comic postcard, Customer in Wholesale Department hoping for a cash discount Date: 20th century

Jays Furnishers, London
A London branch of Jays bargain furnishers. Date: circa 1950s

Discounting a note, 30th September 1844 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT253091 Discounting a note, 30th September 1844 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Marketing on Saturday night (colour litho)
3622342 Marketing on Saturday night (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marketing on Saturday night)

Advertisement for the Best Prairie Lands (litho)
PNP464799 Advertisement for the Best Prairie Lands (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Leap Year Ball (engraving)
1622454 A Leap Year Ball (engraving) by Ludlow, Henry (Hal) Stephen (b.1861, fl.1880-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Leap Year Ball)

Kent: The Londoners Garden, a Southern Railway advertising poster
1769909 Kent: The Londoners Garden, a Southern Railway advertising poster, 1926 (colour lithograph) by Brown, Gregory (1887-1941); 102x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kent)

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Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

A group of women round one the counters at C&A on Oxford Street trying to snap up a bargain in the sale, which started today. 3rd January 1966

Student Joyce Wells (19) from Salford pictured at the front of the queue for tomorrows sale at a shop in Manchester. 15th January 1965

Cut price grocers in Forest gate, 15th September 1955

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Business, Shops, Shopping, Final Clearance Sale sign with upto 70% off in the window of a high street shop

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England, East Sussex, Hove, Take away italian pizzeria offering discount to NHS staff during Coronavirus emergency measures

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Donegall Pass, Alexander the Grate fireplace shop with sign displayin 50% sale

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Germany, Saxony, Dresden, Euro Shop rear entrance on Wilsdruffer Strasse

Advert for Broughton Bros. - Special Christmas Sale, 1917. Artist: Garratt & Atkinson
Advert for Broughton Bros. - Special Christmas Sale, 1917. Image printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXIV. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1917]

People At Street Vegetable Market

Rue Colbert in Antsirabe, Madagascar
Rue Colbert and Comptoir National d Escompte de Paris in Antsirabe, central Madagascar. Date: circa 1908

Record Shop - Tottenham Court Road, London
Record Shop - Discount Records, 25 Tottenham Court Road, London, shop front, viewed from across the road. 1974

stacks of athletic shoes, shops around Nine Pedestrian Street, Guangzhou, China
Stacks of athletic shoes, shops around Nine Pedestrian Street, Guangzhou, China

A tenant who owes three terms, plate 20 from the series Tenants and owners
XIR287000 A tenant who owes three terms, plate 20 from the series Tenants and owners, (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Steeplechase cracks: Allen McDonough on Brunette, Tom Oliver on Discount, and Jem Mason on Lottery Study of Three Steeplechase Cracks: Allen McDonough on Brunette

Old lead letters forming the words FOR SALE

Cars parked on town street, in front of shop, (B&W)

Paris Worlds Fair of 1900 - Circus entertainers
Circus entertainers and performers and their Caravan. Illustration by Caputo on a postcard published by Courmont Freres as part of a book of discount coupons for attractions at the Paris Worlds Fair

Old liquor store shop front and sign, Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Sale signs on Woolworths in Kendal Cumbria UK 4 days before the business closed for good
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"Unveiling the Era of Discounts: From Woolco Department Store to The Reject Shop" Step back in time to Oadby Hall, Leicestershire, on Monday 9th October 1967. The air was buzzing with excitement as Woolco Department Store introduced a groundbreaking concept - discounts. Shoppers flocked to witness this revolutionary approach that would change the retail landscape forever. Fast forward to the vibrant High Street in Birmingham on 7th June 1990. The Reject Shop proudly displayed a banner reading "Sales, " captivating passersby and igniting their curiosity. A new era had dawned, where discounts became an integral part of our shopping experience. From clothing stores in Vienna's bustling center to general stores embracing winter sales, discounts have become synonymous with savings and opportunities. A sign announcing "Sales" at any shop window during this season is like music to shoppers' ears, beckoning them inside for incredible deals. Even long before these modern times, Victor Value supermarket and Jays Furnishers in London were pioneers in offering discounted prices. Their commitment to providing value resonated with customers seeking quality products without breaking the bank. Discounts have not only impacted physical stores but also financial transactions throughout history. Dating back as far as September 30th, 1844, discounting a note became an essential practice for businesses seeking liquidity or favorable terms. The power of marketing cannot be underestimated when it comes to promoting discounts effectively. Colorful lithographs showcasing Saturday night specials or advertisements enticing settlers towards the best prairie lands demonstrated how discounts could shape consumer behavior and drive economic growth. Whether it's a comic postcard depicting a customer hoping for cash discount or an advertisement from yesteryears highlighting discounted goods and services – one thing remains constant: Discounts have transformed our shopping experiences across time and continue to excite us even today.