Which 19th-century retail innovation is considered the first modern department store, revolutionizing shopping with fixed prices and merchandise displayed for customers to browse freely?

Before department stores, shopping malls, and e-commerce platforms transformed how we shop, one retail innovation in the 19th century fundamentally changed the consumer experience forever. This innovation eliminated haggling, introduced fixed pricing, and created the foundation for modern retail as we know it today. Test your knowledge about this pivotal moment in retail history that set the stage for all future retail innovations.

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Le Bon Marché in Paris (founded 1852)
Marshall Field's in Chicago (founded 1867)
Harrods in London (founded 1834)
Macy's in New York (founded 1858)