In what year was the world's first self-checkout system installed in a retail store?

The retail landscape has transformed dramatically over the decades through technological innovation. One particular technology revolutionized how consumers complete their shopping experience, eliminating a major point of friction while creating new challenges and opportunities for retailers. This poll tests your knowledge about the history of a now-common retail technology that dramatically changed store layouts and consumer behavior.

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1992 (Price Chopper in New York)
1984 (Kroger in Cincinnati)
2001 (Walmart in Arkansas)
1978 (Safeway in California)