Which major U.S. retailer began its business empire in 1947 by purchasing and reselling $8.7 million worth of World War II surplus military goods?

After World War II, surplus military goods flooded the civilian market, creating a retail phenomenon that persists to this day. Army surplus stores became a staple in American retail, offering everything from clothing to equipment at bargain prices. This poll tests your knowledge about the origins of this unique retail segment that transformed military excess into civilian fashion and utility items. How well do you know the history behind the stores that turned military gear into civilian must-haves?

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Walmart
L.L. Bean
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Sam's Club founder Sam Walton