Which retail innovation, first introduced in the 1910s, revolutionized shopping by allowing customers to select their own merchandise without clerk assistance?

The history of retail has shaped our modern consumer experience in profound ways. From ancient markets to digital platforms, retail innovations have transformed how we shop and interact with products. This trivia question explores a pivotal moment in retail history that fundamentally changed the shopping experience and set the foundation for modern commerce as we know it today.

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Self-service grocery stores (Piggly Wiggly)
Department stores (Macy's)
Mail-order catalogs (Sears)
Discount retail chains (Woolworth's)