A Sweet History Of Retail
Did you know that the future of retail began with something sticky and sweet?
A small pack of gum changed the course of retail history. Image Credit: Pixabay/Pexels
The first product ever to be scanned with a barcode was a pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum. This historic scan took place on June 26, 1974, at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio. The barcode revolutionized retail, and it all started with a stick of gum. This small moment turned into a big move that changed retail stores all over the US! Got some fun facts you'd like to share? Post them in the comments or create another thread here!
