As shown in this 1896 opening day photograph of the Siegel-Cooper Department Store in New York City, why did retailers choose to decorate their stores with such lavish interiors?

A) to emphasize the importance of the advertising business in shopping
B) to keep out undesirable customers who could not afford to shop there
C) to impress customers with their accumulation of wealth
D) to attract customers by providing them with pleasurable shopping experiences


D

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