Black Friday is on November 27th this year (2026), and if historical data and consumer appetite for deals are any guide, it’s shaping up to be a banner season. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reported that a record 202.9 million consumers shopped the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday last year, and…
Tag Archives: shopping carts
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Jul
Jul
While large, traditional four-wheeled shopping carts became standard in the 1940s and 1950s, the medium-sized “rolling basket” filled a long-existing gap decades later. Both products offer convenience and contribute to higher transaction values because there’s more space to fill, but they’re not interchangeable. At Good L, we’re often asked about the mix of baskets and…
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Jun
Jun
As a retail store owner seeking to supplement your inventory of shopping carts and baskets, it’s tempting to evaluate low-cost options from overseas, especially in today’s economic climate. But the manufacturing processes associated with that equipment and its origin can both impact retail operations in ways that eclipse a price tag. How quickly you can…
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May
May
The retail landscape is evolving fast, and the equipment on sales floors is evolving with it. From materials to ergonomics to in-store branding, today’s shopping cart and basket designs are doing far more ‘heavy lifting’ than they used to. At Good L Corp, we’ve been watching these trends closely so we can pass them on…
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May
May
Small-format retail is booming. Convenience stores, pharmacies, and boutique shops are thriving in urban neighborhoods and suburban strip malls alike. Shoppers love the speed and intimacy of a well-curated small store, but here’s the challenge: how do you get customers to buy more with limited floor space? The answer often comes down to the equipment…