Which pioneering retailer first introduced the self-service shopping model in 1916, revolutionizing how customers interact with products in stores?

The way we shop has evolved dramatically over the past century. One of the most significant innovations in retail history changed the fundamental shopping experience from clerk-assisted to self-service models. This revolutionary concept eliminated counter service where clerks gathered items for customers, instead allowing shoppers to select products themselves - a practice we now take for granted. This innovation drastically reduced operating costs, increased product visibility, and forever changed consumer behavior and store design.

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Piggly Wiggly
A&P (Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company)
Woolworth's
Sears Roebuck