Which ancient civilization created the world's first standardized retail chain stores with identical layouts, pricing, and product offerings across multiple locations?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce platforms, ancient civilizations had their own retail giants and commercial innovations. Trade networks spanned continents, marketplaces buzzed with activity, and certain merchants rose to prominence as the retail moguls of their era. Test your knowledge about the commercial powerhouses of antiquity and how they revolutionized the ancient shopping experience.

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Roman Empire (tabernae system)
Ancient Egypt (Royal Trading Houses)
Phoenician Maritime Network
Song Dynasty China (kaifang shops)