Live Poll Results — Which American retailer is credited with pioneering the modern self-service shop
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Historical Retail Revolution: The Birth of Self-Service Shopping
The way we shop today seems obvious, but it was once revolutionary. Before the early 20th century, customers rarely touched products before purchase—they'd give a list to clerks who gathered items from behind counters. The self-service model fundamentally changed retail operations and shopping habits forever, creating the foundation for modern supermarkets and department stores. This poll tests your knowledge about this pivotal innovation in retail history that transformed how people interact with merchandise.
Which American retailer is credited with pioneering the modern self-service shopping model in 1916, allowing customers to select their own merchandise without clerk assistance for the first time?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Piggly Wiggly', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "Woolworth's", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'A&P (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company)', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "Marshall Field's", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |