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Costco's Shopping Carts Have Divided The Internet
By Stacie Adams
A Costco member recently revealed on Reddit that their local Costco had rolled out new shopping carts, which elicited a variety of responses from other members.
In addition to the smooth function of the shopping carts, some new design features, such as "deeper baskets," definitely had shoppers talking.
One commenter mentioned that elderly customers, disabled people, and pregnant shoppers might have difficulty navigating the greater basket depth.
One person stated that this design could potentially lead to "dead zones," meaning areas within the basket that are harder to reach.
The handles on the new carts are also a bit higher than the previous versions, which makes navigating the store more challenging for numerous Costco members.
The child seats on the new Costco carts are situated a bit higher than members are used to, which might make it more challenging to hoist children into the higher seat.
Some people even question how safe the design is for kids. One parent stated, "Even buckling my 3yr old in, if he leans over all the way I feel like he'll fall out."
The new carts also lack convenient features like cupholders and swiveling wheels that move in all directions, similar to the cart design featured at Ikea.