Which retail technology invention, first used commercially in 1974, reduced checkout times by 40% and is estimated to save retailers over $17 billion annually through improved inventory tracking?

The retail landscape has been transformed by numerous inventions and discoveries throughout history. From the humble barcode to sophisticated e-commerce platforms, these innovations have revolutionized how we browse, select, and purchase products. This trivia challenges your knowledge about a significant technological breakthrough that fundamentally changed retail inventory management and shopping efficiency worldwide.

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Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode system
Electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) terminals
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags
Electronic article surveillance (EAS) anti-theft system