Which retail technology was first introduced by IBM in 1973 and is estimated to save the U.S. retail industry over $17 billion annually through improved checkout efficiency?

The point-of-sale (POS) experience has undergone dramatic transformation in recent decades, shaping customer experience and operational efficiency in retail. From manual cash registers to today's sophisticated contactless payment systems, checkout technology reflects broader economic and consumer behavior trends. Test your knowledge about a key innovation that changed how we pay and how retailers operate.

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Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode scanning
Electronic cash registers with digital displays
Credit card magnetic stripe readers
Self-checkout kiosks