Which country pioneered the 'racetrack layout' (or loop layout) store design that guides shoppers along a predetermined path through the entire store?

In the competitive world of retail, store layouts vary significantly across different regions of the world. Cultural preferences, shopping habits, and even geographical factors influence how retailers design their physical spaces. This poll tests your knowledge about an innovative store layout strategy that originated in a specific part of the world and has since influenced global retail design practices.

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Sweden (IKEA's founding country)
Japan (known for efficient space utilization)
United States (home of modern shopping malls)
France (where the first modern department stores emerged)