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Self-Checkout and the Basket: How Customer Behavior Is Changing

A woman using her smartphone to pay for her groceries at a self-checkout station.

A lot of focus is being paid to the subject of self-checkout kiosks and their impact on store operations. But the prudent retailer will also want to understand how these technologies influence consumer behavior. After all, knowing what shoppers carry, how they move, and what they buy contributes directly to a store’s profitability. At Good…

Product Feature: Good L Mini Baskets

Yellow plastic shopping baskets featuring the text "Custom Logo" printed across them.

Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest impact. In the retail sector, mini plastic shopping baskets are proof that downsizing scale increases both impulse buys and customer satisfaction. The psychology behind this phenomenon is the “just one more” effect. It’s where customers carrying a smaller basket are more likely to keep adding items…

Why Your 2026 Store Plan Should Include an Investment in Better Handheld Shopping Baskets

A man carrying a plastic shopping basket with groceries in the freezer aisle of a grocery store.

There’s a quiet revolution taking place in retail stores across the nation. As today’s consumers grapple with persistent inflation, seek sustainability in retailer priorities, and are drawn toward customer-oriented extras that make their shopping tasks easier and more enjoyable, 21st-century shoppers want a higher-caliber handheld shopping basket—one that checks all the boxes. For store owners…

Product Feature: Good L Specialty Tub Carts

A tub cart by Good L Corp.

For any retailer, efficient operations behind the scenes are just as important as the customer-facing experience. One of the most common challenges is restocking shelves quickly and efficiently, especially for larger stores with a lot of merchandise to move. That’s where our Good L Specialty tub carts come in. They are purpose-built to expedite your…

Why American-Made Shopping Carts and Baskets Matter: Quality, Sustainability, and Support

A person fixing a yellow plastic shopping basket.

When you’re a retailer, every single detail counts, from the products on your shelves to the shopping carts your customers use to carry them. While it might be tempting to opt for the cheapest option, choosing an American-made shopping cart or basket offers a lot more than just a place for customers to put their…