The Importance of Having Your Shopping Trolleys Inspected and Repaired Before the Holiday Rush

November 5, 2019

Whenever holidays are approaching, more and more people are flocking the supermarkets just to get the food items and products needed for the season. As for supermarkets, these days are one of the best times of their business since they can earn more compared to normal days. This is why they prepare one of the most items on their stores – shopping trolleys.

Since their invention, shopping trolleys have dramatically changed the way consumers shop for items. These trolleys have provided convenience to consumers who wanted to buy a lot of food and products. At the same time, these trolleys have helped supermarkets earn more. That’s why supermarkets invest a huge percentage of their capital in buying a fleet of shopping trolleys.

Buying shopping trolleys is not enough to sustain the needs of the consumers. Maintaining them is a must to maximise the experience of shoppers, as well as the earnings of the supermarket. If you own or manage a supermarket, then you must know the importance of having your shopping trolleys inspected and repaired before the holidays come.

Saves a Lot of Time

If your supermarket has a lot of damaged shopping trolleys, chances are your shoppers will be forced to drag them along the aisle. Whenever this happens, it slows down the shopping process since your consumers will be manoeuvring and gliding your faulty trolleys. At the same time, this slowdown affects other consumers as well. So, just imagine the difference a fleet of fully functional shopping trolley can make to your consumers and earnings.

Provides Comfort

Shopping baskets are made to consumers who just want to shop for a few items. However, with a supermarket that is full of faulty trolleys, consumers might opt to use baskets instead and carry them around. This may cause discomfort to your shoppers since they have to carry the weight of all their items before reaching the payment counter. Having a fully functional shopping trolley enables your shopper to roam your supermarket flawlessly, without exerting much effort.

Makes Shoppers Buy More

Not all shoppers think and feel the same way. Some shoppers would just leave the supermarket if all functional shopping trolleys are being used. Others might still buy without them, but expect them to buy lesser items compared to having a shopping trolley. Remember that a functional shopping trolley can hold many items regardless of their weight, so have your faulty trolleys fixed right away.

Avoids Accidents

The wheels of a shopping trolley made them the ideal mode of transport when carrying grocery items from the supermarket to the vehicle. However, if a shopping trolley has hidden damages, this may cause accidents to your shoppers. Your shopping trolley might end up breaking down while your shopper is on the way to his or her car, causing the shopper’s items to drop and spilled everywhere.

With proper maintenance, your shopping trolleys can make your customers feel satisfied with your supermarket. A fully functional trolley can help your supermarket set up a good reputation in your place. If you want to have your shopping trolleys checked, you can consult us at SOS Retail Sales. We manufacture and supply shopping trolleys and retail equipment in the region.

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