Which retail innovation, introduced in 1916, fundamentally changed shopping by allowing customers to select their own merchandise without clerk assistance for the first time?

The history of retail has been shaped by revolutionary innovations that transformed how people shop. From ancient marketplaces to modern digital platforms, retail evolution reflects broader societal and technological changes. This poll tests your knowledge about a pivotal moment in retail history that fundamentally changed consumer behavior and set the stage for modern shopping experiences. How well do you know the origins of today's retail landscape?

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Piggly Wiggly's self-service grocery store model
Sears Roebuck's mail-order catalog system
Woolworth's five-and-dime store concept
Marshall Field's department store with fixed pricing