Which invention revolutionized retail inventory management when it was first patented in 1952 but wasn't widely adopted in stores until the 1970s?

The retail landscape has been transformed by technological innovations that reshape how we shop and interact with products. From humble beginnings to revolutionary systems, retail innovations have changed consumer experiences forever. Test your knowledge about a groundbreaking retail technology that fundamentally altered inventory management and shopping worldwide!

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Barcode system (Universal Product Code)
Electronic point-of-sale terminals
RFID tracking tags
Automated inventory robots