John Wanamaker

John Wanamaker (July 11, 1838 - December 12, 1922) was a United States businessman, considered the father of the department store and the father of modern advertising. Wanamaker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

6 Quotes

One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time.

John Wanamaker

Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half.

John Wanamaker

Do the next thing.

John Wanamaker

When a customer enters my store, forget me. He is king.

John Wanamaker

Courtesy is the one coin you can never have too much of or be stingy with.

John Wanamaker

People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness.

John Wanamaker