Which retail innovation, first introduced in 1916 by Clarence Saunders, allowed customers to select their own merchandise without clerk assistance and is considered the precursor to modern supermarkets?

Step back in time to explore a pivotal innovation in retail history that fundamentally changed how consumers interact with products. This trivia question examines the birth of a revolutionary retail concept that transformed shopping from a service-oriented experience to a self-directed one. Test your knowledge of how this innovation impacted consumer behavior, store layouts, and ultimately led to the modern shopping experience we know today.

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