Which retail technology innovation was first patented in 1952 but didn't see widespread adoption until the 1970s, eventually saving the retail industry billions in inventory costs?

The retail landscape has been transformed by numerous technological innovations over the decades. Some advancements fundamentally altered how consumers shop and how retailers operate. This poll tests your knowledge about a significant retail technology milestone that revolutionized inventory management and checkout efficiency worldwide. Think about the technologies that have become ubiquitous in modern retail environments and consider which innovation marked a turning point for the industry.

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Barcode scanning technology
Electronic point-of-sale systems (EPOS)
RFID inventory tracking
Self-checkout kiosks