Which country pioneered the 'racetrack layout' store design, where customers follow a predetermined path through the entire store before reaching the checkout?

The way retail stores are designed varies dramatically across the globe, influenced by cultural preferences, available space, and regional shopping habits. Different geographic regions have pioneered unique approaches to store layouts that have revolutionized retail worldwide. Test your knowledge about how global geography has shaped the evolution of retail store designs and which regions introduced influential layout concepts that changed how we shop.

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Sweden (IKEA's innovation)
Japan (Mitsukoshi's shopping flow)
United States (Walmart's circulation pattern)
France (Carrefour's shopping journey)