Which retail invention, first used commercially in 1974, revolutionized data analytics by allowing stores to automatically collect product information at checkout?

The retail landscape has been transformed by numerous technological innovations throughout history. Some discoveries have revolutionized how customers interact with products and how businesses track consumer behavior. This trivia question focuses on a pivotal invention that fundamentally changed retail analytics and inventory management worldwide. Test your knowledge about the technology that reshaped modern shopping experiences!

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Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode scanning system
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) anti-theft tags
Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) touchscreen terminals
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) inventory tracking