Which geographic region first widely implemented advanced GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for retail location analytics that became the standard model for global retail expansion strategies?

In today's globalized retail environment, geographic data analytics has transformed how companies make location-based decisions. Different regions have pioneered various approaches to using spatial data for retail optimization. This trivia challenges your knowledge about which geographic region first widely implemented sophisticated geographic information systems (GIS) for retail site selection and market penetration analysis, creating a model that would later be adopted worldwide.

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North America (specifically the United States)
Western Europe (specifically the United Kingdom)
East Asia (specifically Japan)
Australia and Oceania