How vast mega-stores emerged with the help of a design originally drawn in the sand, the barcode was designed to make it easier for retailers to automate the recording of sales. Show more
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How vast mega-stores emerged with the help of a design originally drawn in the sand, the barcode was designed to make it easier for retailers to automate the recording of sales. Show more
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