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When was the first commercially available barcode system used?
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Quick Answer
The first commercial barcode scanning happened in 1974. A pack of Wrigley’s gum was the first product scanned in a store.
The Full Story
The first commercial barcode scan took place on 26 June 1974 at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio. The item scanned was a pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum. This event marked the beginning of barcode use in retail and inventory management. Barcodes later became a universal system for pricing, shipping, and tracking products around the world.
Key Facts
1.Date: 26 June 1974
2.First scanned item: Wrigley’s gum
3.Location: Troy, Ohio
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