Trolleys & Baskets

Shop Easy With A Shopping Trolley & Shopping Bags From Spotlight

Shopaholics will know the pain of finding so much you want at a store that it becomes cumbersome to carry around. Do you sacrifice some of your goods to make the load easier to carry? No! Instead, make sure you've got some shopping bags on hand, or make use of any of our amazing shopping trolleys.

At Spotlight we have a great variety of stylish shopping baskets, bags and market trolleys for you to choose from, all designed to be durable and easy to carry. Choose the right one for you and enjoy your next shopping experience with your own personal shopping trolley or bag.

What you need to look for in a shopping trolley

Here's what you should keep in mind when choosing the right shopping trolley for your needs:

• Weight: Market trolleys are bound to get heavy once you load them up with your shopping, so you'll want to make sure they're as light as possible when empty. Consider whether your trolley, cart or basket hits that sweet spot where lightweight meets durability.
• Mobility: Can your trolley be steered or directed where you want it to go with minimum fuss? In other words, is it ergonomic with good manoeuvrability? It's very easy to cause yourself injury if the wheels of your trolley or cart stick and you end up having to force it to move.
• Design: The design of your trolley should look good but also provide the sturdiness you need so you and your shopping get home in one piece. Look for trolleys and carts with strong aluminium frames, as well as bags made from functional materials, such as polyester, that are also easy to clean and maintain.

Other questions to ask include is your trolley, cart or basket easy to unpack? Is it compact, rather than cumbersome, which means you can move it around a store without bumping into displays or other customers, and you can also stow it away easily in your house?

Shopping trolleys and baskets FAQ

What is a shopping trolley?

A shopping trolley is a bag with wheels and a handle used to carry around shopping in a way that doesn't cause any stress to your back or arms. They are similar to a wheeled suitcase in design but are much lighter, easy to manoeuvre and are sometimes insulated as well.

How heavy is a shopping trolley?

Shopping trolleys shouldn't weigh more than a few kilos when empty, as they are designed to be light enough to pull around the shops all day. The material the frame is made from will influence the weight more than anything - aluminium is quite light while a shopping trolley with a steel or iron frame will feel heavier.

What is an insulated shopping basket?

Just in case your shopping springs a leak or the heavens open up, you'll want to make sure your trolley or cart is well-insulated. Well-insulated shopping bags and trolleys should be made from the kind of materials that can be cleaned with no trouble once you unpack, whether on the outside or the inside of the bag.

What Else Can I Find At Spotlight?

We have many more useful tools and accessories to help make life a little easier, including:

• Umbrellas: Rain or shine, our umbrellas will keep you protected in any weather. We have classic or auto-unfold umbrellas available, as well as ponchos.
• Life and leisure: All the little things you don't know you'll need until you're without them are here. Bags, phone chargers, headphones and more can be found in this category.
• Home decor: Create a beautiful home with any of our stunning home decor options, including wall art, cushions, mirrors, plants, throws and rugs.

Find the right shopping trolleys and baskets at Spotlight

Once you've found the perfect market trolley online, safely pay and we'll deliver your shopping trolley straight to your front door. Otherwise, visit your local Spotlight store and our friendly team will help you find the right shopping baskets, bags and trolleys for your needs.

Browse our Decorate Blog for heaps of amazing home decorating and lifestyle ideas you can implement with a little help from Spotlight, like our articles on drying clothes, washing towels and organising your pantry. And make sure to read our buying guides on home storage, decor cushions and laundry storage to ensure your home is in tip-top shape at all times.