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Saturday, November 09, 2024

The lowly shopping cart

Shopping cart

The cost of a shopping cart for a supermarket can vary based on several factors, including the type of cart, materials used, manufacturer, quantity purchased, and geographic location. However, I can provide a general range for the cost of shopping carts. This is why so many of them are beat up and wobbly!

  1. Standard Metal Shopping Cart:

    • Basic metal shopping carts made of steel can range from $75 to $200 per cart.
  2. Plastic Shopping Cart:

    • Plastic shopping carts, which are becoming more common, can range from $150 to $500 per cart.
  3. Specialized or Custom Carts:

    • Specialized or custom carts with additional features, such as child seats, advertising panels, or special designs, can cost more, sometimes exceeding $500 per cart.
  4. Bulk Purchases:

    • Supermarkets often buy shopping carts in bulk, which can result in discounts or reduced costs per unit. Bulk purchases can significantly lower the per-cart cost.

It's important to note that maintenance and repairs over the lifespan of the cart also contribute to the total cost of ownership. Supermarkets often have ongoing maintenance and repair budgets to keep their shopping carts in good condition for customer use.

For the most accurate and up-to-date pricing, supermarkets typically work directly with shopping cart manufacturers or distributors to negotiate prices based on their specific requirements and order quantities.

Source: Some or all of the content was generated using an AI language model

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