Which retail innovation, introduced in the 1910s, fundamentally changed shopping habits by allowing customers to select their own merchandise without clerk assistance for the first time?

The retail landscape we know today evolved through fascinating innovations throughout history. From ancient marketplaces to digital storefronts, the way humans shop has transformed dramatically. This poll explores a pivotal moment in retail history that forever changed shopping habits and laid the groundwork for modern consumer culture. Test your knowledge about this revolutionary retail development that shaped how we shop today!

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Self-service grocery stores (Piggly Wiggly)
Mail-order catalogs (Sears, Roebuck & Co.)
Department stores (Macy's)
Vending machines (Horn & Hardart Automat)