Which retail giant was the first to successfully implement a 'hub-and-spoke' distribution model across five continents, establishing regional distribution centers that served as supply hubs for their stores?

Test your knowledge about how major retail companies have strategically expanded their physical presence across international borders. This poll explores which retail giant was the first to successfully implement a particular geographical expansion strategy that revolutionized global retail operations. Understanding these expansion patterns reveals how retail brands adapt their business models to diverse geographical markets and cultural contexts.

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Walmart - with its International Division established in 1991 that pioneered centralized continental distribution centers
Carrefour - through its 'Continent Master Plan' of 1995 that established regional fulfillment networks across global markets
IKEA - via its 'Global Logistics Framework' developed in 1998 with regional furniture assembly and distribution hubs
Tesco - through its 'International Supply Chain Strategy' launched in 2001 with continent-based fulfillment operations