Dump Bins, Shopping Baskets and Food Dispensers

What are the benefits of dump bins for retail?

Dump bins are a great way for retailers to present products to customers to highlight offers or encourage impulse buys. They are available in all shapes and sizes to suit products of different sizes and different locations within your shop. Retail dump bins can really help increase your all-important average order value.

Where should I position dump bins in my shop?

It is worth experimenting and trying different positions until you find what works best in your shop. However, dump bins for retail tend to work in areas where customers dwell.

If customers tend to queue in a particular area, placing retail dump bins and display tubs there with items they can't resist (like chocolates, sweets, snacks or wine) can really boost sales of these products.

Can shopping baskets handle heavy loads?

Yes, modern plastic shopping baskets are very strong. For heavier loads you may wish to consider a wheeled shopping basket. These can be carried like a regular retail shopping basket, but also have a pull-out handle that allows you to pull them around the shop. Wheelie baskets like these are great if you have older clientele or if you sell heavier items. You'll often find customers buy more if it's easier for them to carry, too.

What shopping baskets should I use in my shop?

For most shops, stacking baskets are the preferred option. These stack into each other allowing you to store them away neatly without taking up too much room. However, their modern appearance may not suit every store. For more rustic shops, like farm shops, delis and similar businesses, a wicker basket can fit in far better with your store theme.

Do you have any dump bins for food merchandising?

Yes, we now stock Wooden Crate Dump Bins and Wire Dump Bin Merchandisers which are ideal for meal deal merchandising. Their narrow depth and adjustable height makes them perfect for placing alongside fridges, for example for storing crisp packets next to chilled drinks and sandwiches.

We are also pleased to offer zero waste food dispensers for unpackaged or plastic-free shopping. These include Scoop Bin Food Dispensers which allow customers to scoop out their products, and Gravity Dispensers which are lever operated and ideal for dispensing dried food. While the `weigh and save` is far from being a new concept, it is having a resurgence in popularity, with an increasing amount of retailers and consumers turning to eco-friendly responsible retail practices.