Which pioneering department store, founded in 1858, was the first to introduce the 'bargain basement' concept that revolutionized retail by making luxury goods accessible to middle-class shoppers?

Department stores revolutionized retail in the 19th century, creating a new shopping experience that would shape consumer culture for generations. These 'cathedrals of commerce' introduced innovative concepts like fixed pricing, browsable merchandise, and dramatic architectural spaces designed to enthrall shoppers. Test your knowledge about the origins of this retail format that changed shopping forever!

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Macy's (New York)
Marshall Field's (Chicago)
Harrods (London)
Le Bon Marché (Paris)