Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known use of retail 'loss leaders' (selling items below cost to attract customers) in their marketplaces around 300 BCE?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail systems that revolutionized commerce. From Mesopotamian bazaars to Roman macella (food markets), these early retail innovations shaped economic systems for millennia. This trivia question explores how ancient civilizations transformed retail through innovative approaches to merchandising, customer experience, and commerce.

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Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China