Which failed 1990s military retail strategy was known as 'Operation Merchandise' and was abandoned after $48 million in losses due to inappropriate product selection for deployed troops?

In the realm of military retail operations, not all strategies succeed. The Post Exchange (PX) system has evolved significantly since its inception, facing unique challenges in serving military personnel and their families. This poll tests your knowledge about one of the most notable retail failures in military retail history that led to significant reforms in how military stores operate today.

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The Desert Shield Supply Chain Initiative, which stocked luxury goods in Middle East bases that troops couldn't afford or transport
The Cold War Closeout, which attempted to convert Soviet military surplus into products for American service members
The Pacific Pivot Program, which established floating retail stores that proved logistically impossible to maintain in naval operations
The Domestic Deployment Plan, which replaced base commissaries with civilian retail partnerships that violated military procurement regulations