Which 19th century retail innovation is considered the world's first modern department store, pioneering fixed pricing and open browsing that revolutionized shopping?

Before modern retail strategies transformed how we shop, a revolutionary retail concept emerged in the 19th century that would forever change consumer culture. This poll tests your knowledge of retail history and the innovative business models that shaped today's shopping experience. Can you identify the groundbreaking retail concept that introduced fixed pricing, open browsing, and departmentalized shopping to the masses?

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Le Bon Marché (Paris, 1852) - Founded by Aristide Boucicaut with revolutionary practices including marked prices, free entry, and departmentalized shopping areas
Marshall Field & Company (Chicago, 1865) - Introduced the customer service motto 'Give the lady what she wants' but was not the first modern department store
Macy's (New York, 1858) - Famous for its Thanksgiving parade but opened after the European pioneers of the department store concept
Fortnum & Mason (London, 1707) - An early luxury goods store but operated as a traditional shop without the modern department store innovations