Trolley Spare Parts and Accessories: Why Supermarkets Should Keep Them in Stock?

April 17, 2019

Shopping trolleys are the backbone of every supermarket, without them large stores could not make as much profit. Maintaining shopping trolleys is an ongoing job for supermarket with a large shopping trolley fleet, as trolley parts will eventually break down and need to be replaced.

The biggest problem that most supermarkets face on a daily basis is making sure enough working trolleys are available to shoppers. Not only is it vitally important to have enough shopping trolleys available for shoppers, but trolleys should be in proper working order. Fielding shopping trolleys that are either dirty or not functioning well, such as wheels that do not turn or rotate properly, reflects very badly on how customers view the supermarket.

Because of the importance of maintaining shopping trolleys, it is advised that supermarkets carry an ample stock of common trolley spare parts and accessories.

Supermarkets Should Keep Trolley Spare Parts and Accessories in Stock

While shopping trolleys are made to be durable, without regular maintenance trolley parts will wear down faster than normal. When shopping trolleys are damaged and not functioning as they should, they could cause personal injury and damage to property. In this regard, supermarkets are responsible for taking preventive measures to minimise potential risks of injury to shoppers and damage to property. The best way to accomplish this is with regular trolley maintenance and repair.

Having common trolley spare parts and accessories available, such as stock shopping trolley wheels and castors, trolley handles, shopping trolley child seats (available in various colours), basket buffers, and shopping trolley rear wheel buffers (available in various colours), is important as supermarkets can make sure that all trolleys are functioning properly and in good appearance at all times.

Regular maintenance and repair will keep shopping trolleys in good condition, which is a great way for supermarkets to protect their investment. The biggest obstacle is that most supermarkets do not have enough qualified staff to maintain, repair, and audit their shopping trolley fleets on a daily basis.

Because of this, many supermarkets that assign their own employees to take care of shopping trolleys have many trolleys that are not functional or presentable for service. The best solution to this problem is simple, supermarkets can hire a trolley management service to keep track of their shopping trolley fleet, and to make repairs as needed.

At SOS Retail Sales, we offer professional trolley fleet management services that includes personnel to audit and keep track of trolleys on a daily basis, and the tools and spare parts to repair shopping trolleys as needed, so that they are functional and in a presentable condition for shoppers to use.

SOS Retail Sales can even deliver extra trolleys as needed to supermarkets during holidays and special event days.

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