The Woolworth Building survives the 911 attacks in 2001, despite standing between the twin towers of the World Trade Center, but in 2008 the British stores fall victim to the international banking crisis that became 'The Credit Crunch', before the brand was saved by Shop Direct Group

2000s Gallery - The Noughties

One month there were 800 and the next month there were none

2000s Overview

Death by Demerger

New values and a new direction

Visit a Big W store

Market Towns and City Centres

The Smaller Stores

Multi-Channel Retail

Wholesale & Media

WorthIt! Value Comeback

Launch of the Virtual Museum

Biggest ever .. disaster