For every retailer, and most especially smaller retailers, every square foot of floor space matters in driving potential revenue. Yet one of the most overlooked elements for increasing revenue is the shopping basket. Switching to collapsible shopping baskets with handles saves space, increases customer convenience, and improves operational efficiency. Retailers will find the ROI associated…
Category Archives: Shopping Baskets
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Jan
Jan
A lot of planning goes into the shopping experience in today’s retail environments to influence customer behaviors in ways they may not realize. For example, approximately 90% of Americans turn right upon entering a store, making this prime real estate for what you want them to notice and pick up. Placing essential supermarket items at…
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Dec
Dec
As the new year approaches and consumer sentiment remains mixed in a turbulent economy, many consumers are pulling back on non-essential purchases. Meanwhile, items like groceries and healthcare-related items are being prioritized. A recent McKinsey report on retail trends reveals that products like meat and dairy, baby supplies, center-store and shelf-stable groceries, and (to a…
Shopping Baskets, Shopping Carts
Retail Trends to Watch For in 2026: Smarter Carts, Smaller Baskets?
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Dec
Dec
As we look toward the retail space in 2026, key changes are on the horizon. Inflationary pressures remain, and customer expectations around convenience and technology are on the rise. Smart carts, smaller handheld baskets, and evolving technologies supporting the shopping experience are worthy of consideration in the battle to become the go-to store in your…
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Nov
Nov
If you own or manage a store where shoppers often stock up (whether they’ve popped in for a few items and routinely make a series of impulse buys or they’re armed with a fairly lengthy list), you know that the wrong-sized shopping basket means limits on potential purchases. Standard handheld baskets fill up fast, and…