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William Low

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Scottish chain of supermarkets

William Low & Co plc, popularly referred to as Willie Low's and latterly marketed as Wm Low, was a chain of supermarkets headquartered in Dundee, Scotland. Initially founded in 1868, Low's had branches throughout Scotland, North East England, Cumbria and Yorkshire.2 It ceased to exist in 1994.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1868Founded1
  • Industryretail1
  • HeadquartersDundee1

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William Low Supermarket Whitehaven Sept 1994 Cropped
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William Low & Co plc, popularly referred to as Willie Low's and latterly marketed as Wm Low, was a chain of supermarkets headquartered in Dundee, Scotland. Initially founded in 1868, Low's had branches throughout Scotland, North East England, Cumbria and Yorkshire.2

Timeline

  1. Sep 2, 1994Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1868Founded Founded1

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