Which invention first allowed retail products to be automatically identified at checkout without manual price entry?

The way we shop has evolved dramatically over centuries, with key inventions transforming retail from simple market stalls to sophisticated digital experiences. This poll tests your knowledge about one of the most impactful inventions in retail history that revolutionized how stores track inventory and process purchases. Do you know which technological innovation changed the face of retail forever?

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• The UPC barcode, first scanned on a pack of Wrigley's gum in 1974
• RFID tags, first used by Walmart in 1968
• The magnetic stripe card reader, pioneered by IBM in 1960
• The electronic cash register with digital price lookup, invented by NCR in 1954

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