Industry safety guidance aligned with ASTM standards emphasizes that regular—often daily—shopping cart inspections are essential to identifying damage early and removing unsafe carts from service before an incident occurs.
Supermarkets have a legal duty to maintain public-use equipment such as shopping carts to protect their customers and employees. Aside from preventing injuries, properly maintaining store equipment provides a positive user experience, reduces liability, extends the life of cart fleets, and boosts favorable brand perception.
At the recent “Store of the Future” symposium presented by Progressive Grocer, Peggs CEO Brett Nelson shared invaluable insights on the trends shaping the customer experience, from in-store enhancements to advancements in our own manufacturing technology.
The Peggs Company, designers and manufacturers of shopping cart, retail, and grocery solutions for more than 60 years, is launching the Matrix Series of premium all-plastic shopping carts and hand baskets that will be made in the USA and can be customized with retailer brand elements. The first and only shopping cart line of its kind in the U.S., Matrix can enhance the brand experience for shoppers while increasing durability and lifespan.
In today’s competitive retail landscape and with the rise of online shopping, the choice of shopping cart significantly impacts customer experience and brand perception. All-plastic shopping carts offer benefits that go beyond functionality, providing a high-end customer experience with their smooth and quiet operation and playing a crucial role in theft reduction. Sustainability is another key advantage, as Peggs’ all-plastic carts are 100% recyclable.
