Which retailer is widely considered to have opened the world's first true department store in 1852, pioneering fixed pricing and allowing customers to browse freely without obligation to buy?

Department stores revolutionized retail in the 19th century, transforming how people shopped and setting standards for customer service, merchandising, and retail innovation that continue to influence the industry today. These 'cathedrals of commerce' created the foundation for modern retail experiences. Test your knowledge about the origins of this historic retail innovation!

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• Le Bon Marché (Paris, France)
• Macy's (New York City, USA)
• Harrods (London, England)
• GUM (Moscow, Russia)

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