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Why American-Made Metal Shopping Carts Are the Smartest Store Upgrade for 2026

If your goals for 2026 include strategies to improve your customers’ average transaction value and their loyalty while keeping your budget in check, American-made metal carts manufactured by Good L Corp could be your smartest in-store upgrade. At Good L, we design and manufacture 100% American-made shopping carts (and baskets) at our La Vergne, TN…

Your 2026 Game Plan: How Better Carts and Baskets Can Improve Store Operations

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…

Retail Trends to Watch For in 2026: Smarter Carts, Smaller Baskets?

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…

How to Prep Your Store’s Carts and Baskets for the Holiday Rush

Over the holidays, the number of shoppers visiting retail stores jumps dramatically. This happens for many reasons. Customers view in-store shopping as an exciting part of the season and want to experience the festivities, decorations, music, and overall ambiance. Many also want to avoid shipping mishaps that might delay the arrival of their gifts. And…

Product Feature: Good L Large Baskets

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…