Retail Advertising 2022-02-24 Retail advertising, which created some of the largest, most successful and iconic brands in business, is quickly evolving with... Continue Reading
Refrigeration 2022-02-24 Refrigeration radically changed the capabilities and potential of every stage of the supply chain. Listen to learn more. Continue Reading
Receipt 2022-02-24 Receipts and proof of purchase have been used since the earliest days of retail transaction, providing legal proof of... Continue Reading
Ration Book 2022-02-24 During the 1930s, 40s, and even into the 1950s, rationing changed the face of retailing in the UK. Listen... Continue Reading
QR Code 2022-02-24 QR codes, which have more storage capacity than UPC codes, have gained significant popularity as smartphone and tablet usage... Continue Reading
Price Tag 2022-02-23 The price tag represented a major advancement in price transparency. Shoppers were able to instantly understand the cost of... Continue Reading
Price Gun 2022-02-23 The invention of the price gun marked a step forward in retail efficiency by enabling store personnel to quickly... Continue Reading
Pocket Balance 2022-02-23 The pocket balance was the first major development in weighing scales that didn’t rely on the use of counterweights.... Continue Reading
Pneumatic Tube Transport 2022-02-23 Transporting cash and till receipts via the PTT had a big impact on the safety and efficiency of money... Continue Reading
Plastic Packaging 2022-02-23 Being airtight, watertight and able to withstand freezing temperatures, the introduction of plastic packaging greatly extended the shelf life... Continue Reading