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Maxime Perrin

The Supermarket Trolley: A Revolution for Our Shopping




The supermarket trolley, although it may seem mundane, is an extraordinary invention that has brought immense change to people's lives. Before its invention by Sylvan Goldman in 1937, shoppers were limited to their arms or a basket to hold their items. This was very difficult, especially for older people.


The invention of the supermarket cart helped in several ways.


Firstly, it allowed shoppers to move more easily with the items they were purchasing, encouraging them to make larger purchases. This was advantageous for supermarkets. More importantly, the supermarket trolley turned shopping into an enjoyable experience rather than a burden, which is why consumers became regular supermarket shoppers.






The supermarket trolley also affected the design of supermarkets. The aisles of all supermarkets are now wider to accommodate trolleys, and shelves are arranged so that shoppers can quickly make their purchases while pushing their carts.





The supermarket trolley is now an indispensable part of shopping. We cannot imagine how we did our shopping before its invention. Besides its utility, the supermarket trolley can also serve as an advertising medium. Supermarkets, for example, widely use carts to display advertisements and offers. Trolleys can even have the store’s logo inscribed.




The supermarket trolley is a simple invention but has revolutionized our lives in terms of convenience. It is the icon of modern consumer society, and there is no doubt it will continue to be a part of our lives for many years to come.











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