UPC Barcode: Revolutionizing Retail Checkout

Meet George J. Laurer, the North Carolina inventor who revolutionized retail with the Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode. In the 1970s, Laurers rectangular pattern of vertical bars, readable from multiple angles, replaced the impractical circular bulls-eye code. The first retail scan using this new system took place in 1974, marking a new era for retail. Laurers invention, recognized in 2011, continues to make shopping quicker and more convenient for millions daily. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.