67 Cents of Gum: The First Barcode Ever Scanned
On June 26, 1974, a cashier in Troy, Ohio, scanned a 10-pack of Wrigley's gum for 67 cents — the first UPC barcode ever read at a checkout, launching the era of automated retail.
On June 26, 1974, a cashier in Troy, Ohio, scanned a 10-pack of Wrigley's gum for 67 cents — the first UPC barcode ever read at a checkout, launching the era of automated retail.