Which of these major retailers began as a completely different type of business before pivoting to its current retail model?

Throughout history, some retail brands have undergone remarkable transformations that reflected changing markets, consumer preferences, and technological advancements. These pivots often represented crucial turning points in retail history, sometimes saving companies from obsolescence. Test your knowledge about these fascinating brand evolutions that shaped the modern retail landscape.

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Nokia started as a paper mill and rubber boot manufacturer before becoming a telecommunications giant and then mobile phone producer
Walmart began as a chain of hardware stores before Sam Walton transitioned to the discount store model in 1962
Amazon originally operated as a brick-and-mortar bookstore chain before Jeff Bezos took it online in 1995
Target started as a luxury department store called Goodfellow Dry Goods before downscaling to the mass-market format