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Photos of the first supermarkets show how grocery shopping has transformed over the last century
The article discusses the transition from small grocery stores to supermarkets in the US starting in the 1920s, highlighting how self-service shopping and larger stores changed consumer habits. Photos illustrate the shift, showing early 20th-century shopping practices compared to modern methods like Instacart.
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