The first barcode scanned a pack of gum
In 1974, the world's first barcode scan of a Wrigley's Juicy Fruit gum pack revolutionized retail, speeding up checkouts and transforming commerce forever.
On June 26, 1974, at a Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio, the world's first barcode scanner read a 10-pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit gum. This moment, at 8:01 a.m., marked the debut of barcode technology in everyday commerce, forever changing how we shop. Cashier Sharon Buchanan's 'beep' signaled a revolution.
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