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Goldbergs

Former Scottish department store chain

A. Goldberg and Sons Ltd, which traded as Goldbergs, was a Scottish retail company which, prior to its demise in 1990, had grown from a single Glasgow store in 1908 to a chain of over 100 outlets. It was noted for its early introduction of an electronic point of sale (EPoS) system and its own in - house credit card.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1908Founded1
  • Industryretail1

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A. Goldberg and Sons Ltd, which traded as Goldbergs, was a Scottish retail company which, prior to its demise in 1990, had grown from a single Glasgow store in 1908 to a chain of over 100 outlets. It was noted for its early introduction of an electronic point of sale (EPoS) system and its own in - house credit card.2

Timeline

  1. 1908Founded Founded1

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