Which major retail corporation began its life in 1902 as a simple shoe machinery company before evolving into one of the world's largest retail conglomerates?

Throughout history, many of today's most recognizable retail brands began with entirely different identities or product focuses. These transformations reflect changing consumer behaviors, market demands, and strategic pivots that shaped modern commerce. This trivia challenges you to identify the original purpose of a major retail corporation before it became the giant we know today - testing your knowledge of retail history and brand evolution.

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Walmart (originally Arkansas-based farm equipment producer)
Target (originally Goodfellow Dry Goods)
Sears (originally R.W. Sears Watch Company)
Nordstrom (originally Wallin & Nordstrom shoe store)