When was the first product with a UPC barcode scanned in a retail store, marking the beginning of modern retail scanning technology?

The development of barcodes revolutionized retail logistics and inventory management worldwide. This seemingly simple innovation fundamentally transformed how products are tracked, sold, and restocked in stores across the globe. Test your knowledge about this pivotal retail technology that bridges the physical and digital retail worlds and serves as the foundation for modern retail operations.

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1974 (A pack of Wrigley's chewing gum at Marsh Supermarket in Ohio)
1969 (A carton of Coca-Cola at Walmart's first store in Arkansas)
1981 (A box of Tide detergent at a Kroger supermarket in Cincinnati)
1952 (A can of Campbell's soup at the first Piggly Wiggly self-service store)