When was the first commercial barcode scanner used in a retail store, marking a revolutionary change in retail inventory management and checkout systems?

In the world of retail, few inventions have transformed operations as dramatically as barcode scanning technology. This innovation revolutionized inventory management, checkout processes, and the entire retail ecosystem. Test your knowledge about this pivotal retail technology discovery that changed how we shop forever.

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1974, at a Marsh supermarket in Ohio where a pack of Wrigley's gum became the first product scanned at checkout
1968, at a Walmart store in Arkansas where a Campbell's soup can was the first item scanned
1981, at a Target store in Minnesota where a box of Tide detergent was first scanned using the new technology
1977, at a Kroger supermarket in Kentucky where a carton of milk was the first product to receive a barcode scan