Dave Gold
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BornJune 5, 1932
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 22, 2013 (aged 80)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationLos Angeles High School
AlmamaterLos Angeles City College (dropped out)
Dave Gold | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 5, 1932 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 22, 2013 (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Los Angeles High School |
| Alma mater | Los Angeles City College (dropped out) |
| Occupation | businessman |
| Known for | Founder of 99 Cents Only Stores |
Dave Gold (June 5, 1932 – April 22, 2013) was an American businessman who established the 99 Cents Only chain of discount stores, later also known as The 99 Store.
Gold was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Russian Jewish immigrants[1] who operated a general store.[2]
His family moved to Los Angeles in 1945. Gold graduated from Los Angeles High School and began studies at Los Angeles City College, but dropped out to run his family's liquor store after his father had a heart attack.[2]
