Which major American retailer, founded before the Civil War, survived the Great Depression by implementing one of the first-ever store credit cards in 1932, helping customers shop despite cash shortages?

Throughout history, certain retail brands have demonstrated remarkable resilience, surviving economic depressions, world wars, and massive market shifts. This poll tests your knowledge of one of the most impressive retail survival stories in American history - a company that weathered the Civil War, Great Depression, two World Wars, and digital disruption to remain relevant today. How well do you know the stories behind America's most enduring retail brands?

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Macy's (founded 1858)
Sears (founded 1893)
JCPenney (founded 1902)
Montgomery Ward (founded 1872)