What type of basket should I choose for my store?
A guide to choosing the basket or cart model and capacity that best fits each type of store, from supermarkets and large retail formats to pharmacies and convenience stores.
The choice of basket depends on the store type, average purchase size and customer profile. SB Shopping Basket manufactures in Spain hand baskets, rolling baskets and carts from 10 to 91 litres with silent polyurethane wheels with double ball bearings, monobloc construction and optimised ergonomics. For supermarkets: Barcelona 54L, Bond 70L, Superbond 91L, Snupy 60L. For large retail formats: XXL 80L, Match 86L, UP80 80L. For pharmacy and perfumery: Delux 12L, Sweet 10L. For convenience: Great 28L, Fit 26L, RB32 32L, Barcelona 54L. For picking and click and collect: ReBasket 18L. ISO 9001 certified, supply to more than 70 countries.
SB Shopping Basket offers a wide range of plastic shopping baskets and carts for all types of stores. This guide helps you choose the model and capacity that best suits each store, taking into account the type of customer, the usual purchase size and the characteristics of the space.
Supermarkets
In a supermarket, customers carry out a medium or large purchase and need equipment that lets them move comfortably through the aisles without feeling the weight of their load. Our bestsellers for this type of store are the horizontal rolling basket Barcelona 54L and the vertical rolling baskets Bond 70L and Superbond 91L.
The Snupy 60L cart plays a strategic role at two key moments in the shopping journey. At the store entrance, placed alongside Great 28L hand baskets, it gives customers who only planned to buy a few items the option of a higher-capacity solution if they change their mind. And along the route, the Snupy strategically placed at key points offers the chance to expand the purchase without effort, at the exact moment the customer feels they can no longer manage with their hand basket.
- Large capacity without the feeling of overspending.
- Polyurethane wheels with double ball bearings, maximum 28 decibels.
- Silent wheels for a more pleasant shopping experience.
- Ergonomic handles, comfortable at all times.
- Stackable and compact, taking up very little space in store.
Bond and Superbond: maximum capacity in minimum space
The vertical baskets Bond and Superbond are the best option when you need high purchase capacity without taking up more aisle width than a standard basket. Their vertical design allows two units to move side by side in a one-metre aisle, improving customer flow without sacrificing carrying volume.
Both baskets are also available with an optional brake system: a decisive advantage for supermarkets with escalators, access ramps or uneven floors. The brake keeps the basket stable on slopes of up to 10%, eliminating the risk of it moving on its own and improving customer safety at all times.
Large retail formats, sports stores, toy shops, garden centres and DIY stores
For stores with bulky or large-format products, we recommend high-capacity rolling baskets: XXL 80L, Match 86L, Bond 70L, Superbond 91L or Barcelona 54L.
- Wide, flat base for bulky products and maximum capacity.
- Wheels with double ball bearings that reduce the effort of carrying a full load.
UP80 cart: designed for the modern urban shopper
For stores handling large volumes or XXL-format products, the UP80 80L cart is the highest-capacity and most stable solution in the range. With 80 litres, 9 kg in weight and dimensions of 49.5 x 63 x 105 cm, it is manufactured in high-quality polypropylene in Spain.
The UP80 stands out for being exceptionally light for its size, quiet in operation and stackable to optimise storage space, while being highly resistant to intensive daily use. It is designed specifically for the modern urban shopper: someone who needs real carrying capacity without sacrificing manoeuvrability or comfort. Its effortless handling system makes it the ideal choice for supermarkets and large-format stores where purchases are substantial and customers need to move with ease.
Perfumeries, pharmacies and small-item stores
Since products are small in size, a 10L or 12L basket such as the Delux 12L or Sweet 10L is all that is needed. These baskets offer a premium finish suited to environments where the store’s image is part of the product experience.
- Elegant design with metal or plastic handles (Delux).
- Closed base to carry small items without the risk of them falling out.
- Lightweight and ergonomically suited to quick purchases.
Small stores and convenience retail
For hand baskets, the most recommended options are the Great 28L, robust with a lockable handle for intensive use, and the Fit 26L, with an ergonomic curve that reduces carrying effort by 47%. Both suit a modern look and are ideal for quick purchases of several items.
For customers who prefer to roll their shopping, the wheeled range covers from the 32L RB32, ideal for convenience stores with tight aisles, up to the Barcelona 54L, the most popular model in the range with dual use by hand or on wheels. If the store has a home goods section or a wide range, the XXL 80L or the Match 86L are also worth considering for customers doing more complete shops.
The back of the store: online order picking and click and collect
Beyond the sales floor, the back of the supermarket or any retail store with an online operation has its own requirements. Preparing online orders, with or without click and collect, calls for equipment designed for intensive use, hygiene, reusability and operational efficiency.
The ReBasket 18L is designed precisely for this context. Made from 100% recycled material and reusable for more than 10,000 uses, it enables orders to be prepared neatly, reduces product breakages and optimises storage space: three units fit inside a standard 400 x 600 mm eurocontainer. Its easy-clean design and stackable format make it ideal for high-volume operations.
When the business model includes click and collect, the ReBasket also offers the option of being consigned to the customer: the shopper takes the basket with their order and returns it on their next visit. This mechanic improves the user experience, reduces the use of disposable packaging and creates a recurring touchpoint that builds customer loyalty to the store.
French supermarket chain Leclerc backs this with real results. See how they implemented it in this Leclerc case study.
Full comparison: which basket or cart to choose by store type
All SB models with their key features and ideal store type.
| Model | Type | Capacity | Ideal store type | Key feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet | Hand basket | 10L | Pharmacy, perfumery, boutique | Compact, lightweight design for quick purchases. |
| Delux | Hand basket | 12L | Pharmacy, perfumery, premium store | Metal handles. Premium finish. Closed base. |
| ReBasket | Picking / click and collect basket | 18L | Supermarket, dark store, online store with collection | 100% recycled, over 10,000 uses, consignable to customer. 3 units in 400x600mm eurocontainer. |
| Fit | Hand basket | 26L | Convenience, proximity, fashion | Ergonomic curve. 47% less carrying effort. |
| Great | Hand basket | 28L | Convenience, supermarket, proximity | Lockable handle. High resistance for intensive use. |
| New Market | Hand basket | 30L | Greengrocer, alternative store, convenience | 100% recycled material. Distinctive design. |
| RB32 | Rolling basket | 32L | Convenience, proximity, urban supermarket | Dual use by hand or on wheels. Silent polyurethane wheels. |
| Barcelona | Horizontal rolling basket | 54L | Supermarket, proximity, clothing, convenience | Most popular in the range. Dual use. Silent wheels. |
| Snupy | Versatile cart | 60L | Supermarket, large retail format, home | Two removable baskets. Ideal at the entrance and at strategic points to expand the purchase. |
| Bond | Vertical rolling basket | 70L | Supermarket, hypermarket, large retail format | Vertical design, minimal aisle footprint. Optional brake for ramps and escalators up to 10% slope. |
| XXL | Horizontal rolling basket | 80L | Large retail format, home, DIY, toy store | Largest horizontal basket on the market. Flat base for bulky items. |
| UP80 | Urban cart | 80L | Supermarket, large retail format, DIY, garden | Very light (9 kg), silent, stackable and durable. Designed for the modern urban shopper. Effortless handling. Made in Spain. |
| Match | Horizontal rolling basket | 86L | Home, hardware, large retail format, sports | Straight walls, maximum capacity. Click-clack removable wheels. |
| Superbond | Vertical rolling basket | 91L | Hypermarket, large retail format, home, clothing | Highest vertical capacity on the market. Same aisle width as a standard basket. Optional brake for ramps and escalators. |
Choosing the right basket is not just a purchasing decision. It is a decision that affects the customer experience, store flow and the average basket value on every visit.
SB Shopping Basket manufactures shopping baskets and carts in Spain for retailers in more than 70 countries. Range from 10 to 91 litres, monobloc construction, polyurethane wheels with double ball bearings and planned supply under ISO 9001 and ISO 28000.
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