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How Many Hand Baskets Does Your Store Really Need?

A grocery basket filled with pineapple, bell peppers, and lettuce in a store aisle.

Hand baskets may seem like a minor component of your store’s overall equipment lineup, but they play a surprisingly significant role in the customer experience. Stocking too few baskets can create frustration and missed sales, while stocking too many wastes precious space. So, how do you strike the right balance? The answer depends on your store’s size, customer flow, product mix, and shopping patterns. Let’s dive a little deeper into choosing the right number of baskets.