Which retail technology innovation, introduced in 1974, fundamentally changed checkout systems and is considered one of the most significant retail tech advancements in history?

Throughout history, retail technology has transformed how people shop and businesses operate. From ancient marketplaces to modern e-commerce, technological innovations have shaped commerce in profound ways. This trivia question explores a pivotal moment in retail technology history that forever changed the shopping experience and laid groundwork for modern retail systems we take for granted today.

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The first electronic cash register by NCR
The UPC barcode scanner, first used commercially at Marsh Supermarket
The first credit card reader terminal by Verifone
IBM's first retail-specific inventory management system