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Shopping for everyday items after a long day at work is that mundane task some of us truly dread. There's just something so annoying about an overly helpful shop assistant when you just want to shop in peace. And some supermarkets are so big that you can spend 20 minutes just looking for the cheese section.

However, some stores have found ways not to only solve most of the problems, but to make shopping more fun. These genius ideas collected by Bored Panda, are found in various superkarkets and stores all over the world. Which ideas would you like to implement in your local supermarkets? Tell us in the comments below!

#1

My Local Supermarket Has Pre Made Kits For People To Buy And Give To The Homeless Or Food Shelters

My Local Supermarket Has Pre Made Kits For People To Buy And Give To The Homeless Or Food Shelters

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Lara B.
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's such a nice idea! We need more of that!

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    #2

    This Book Store Has A "Blind Date With A Book" Section

    This Book Store Has A "Blind Date With A Book" Section

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    Alex K
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i see hitchikers guide to the galaxy

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    #3

    At This Airport, They Have A Machine That Will Print Off Free Short Stories For You To Read While You Wait!

    At This Airport, They Have A Machine That Will Print Off Free Short Stories For You To Read While You Wait!

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    #4

    Shopping Carts In This Store Have Calculators

    Shopping Carts In This Store Have Calculators

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    Flinkie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow that is just the BEST idea ever. So smart and can be really usefull!

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    #5

    This Store Lets Customers Choose Whether They Want To Be Bothered By The Staff

    This Store Lets Customers Choose Whether They Want To Be Bothered By The Staff

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    Nora
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so genius. Sometimes I enter a store, especially perfume or makeup, and the assistant follows me like a shadow of mine. What I do is just leave, even if I really wanted to buy an item. Shops should realize that this hurts their profits rather than increasing their sales.

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    #6

    Local Mattress Store Gives You A Mini Mattress For Your Doggie When Buying A Regular One

    Local Mattress Store Gives You A Mini Mattress For Your Doggie When Buying A Regular One

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    Cip IESAN
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a mini-mini mattress for your cat when buying a mini one for your dog.

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    #7

    My Local Grocery Store Is Selling Unattractive Produce At Reduced Prices That Would Normally Be Tossed Out!

    My Local Grocery Store Is Selling Unattractive Produce At Reduced Prices That Would Normally Be Tossed Out!

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    ugaas wiilhoog
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought this was one of the dumbest thing ever, especially since they all more or else taste the same.

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    #8

    This Store Sorts It's Bananas By How Ripe They Are

    This Store Sorts It's Bananas By How Ripe They Are

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    #9

    My Walmart Shopping Cart Has A Store Gps Attached To It

    My Walmart Shopping Cart Has A Store Gps Attached To It

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    Yvonne Bernal
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wal-Mart? I would think Ikea could learn from this! lol

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    #10

    This Store Uses Both Sides Of The Receipt Paper

    This Store Uses Both Sides Of The Receipt Paper

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    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a bad idea . Cost effective & better for trees.

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    #11

    My Local Supermarket Has Tags That You Can Put On Broken Trolleys

    My Local Supermarket Has Tags That You Can Put On Broken Trolleys

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My local super market definetly needs something like that! Most of the carts drive themselves to whatever direction they choose. And then throw tantrums if you steer them to the opposite direction :/

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    #12

    You Can Pick Your Own Mushrooms At This Grocery Store

    You Can Pick Your Own Mushrooms At This Grocery Store

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    Vlad Horobet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't get any fresher than this. It's amazing.

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    #13

    My Local Grocery Store Has A Bee Hive In The Store

    My Local Grocery Store Has A Bee Hive In The Store

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    #14

    This Dressing Room Has Their Clothing Hooks Labeled

    This Dressing Room Has Their Clothing Hooks Labeled

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    #15

    This Toilet At A Dutch Supermarket Lets You Test The Brands Of Toilet Paper They Sell

    This Toilet At A Dutch Supermarket Lets You Test The Brands Of Toilet Paper They Sell

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    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And note the commode lid at bottom left. In case of emergency, you can actually test the very product before buying. :D

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    #16

    These Shopping Carts Have A Magnifying Glass For The Elderly

    These Shopping Carts Have A Magnifying Glass For The Elderly

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    Cip IESAN
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? The price is bigger than in the other store!

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    #17

    This Supermarket Has A Place To Put Stuff If You Change Your Mind

    This Supermarket Has A Place To Put Stuff If You Change Your Mind

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    Emma Gascoyne
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think my parents wish this was an option at the hospital when I was born

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    #18

    This Store Has A Winter Simulator For Testing Out Winter Clothing

    This Store Has A Winter Simulator For Testing Out Winter Clothing

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    Vlad Horobet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd go in there in the summer just to cool myself. Sorry.

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    #19

    Italian Grocery Store Gets Dog-Friendly Carts So You Can Shop With Your Dog

    Italian Grocery Store Gets Dog-Friendly Carts So You Can Shop With Your Dog

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    Vlad Horobet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I my country they put big signs that read" access with animals - forbidden "

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    #20

    Pick 'N' Mix Frozen Veg In A Spanish Supermarket

    Pick 'N' Mix Frozen Veg In A Spanish Supermarket

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    Cat on a bike
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awesome, I would eat way more vegetables this way, otherwise I'm just lazy to buy and wash ans chop etc.

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    #21

    My Grocery Store Grows Vegetables On The Roof And Streams It In The Store

    My Grocery Store Grows Vegetables On The Roof And Streams It In The Store

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    #22

    I Wish All Supermarkets Did This

    I Wish All Supermarkets Did This

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    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some supermarkets, like Kroger, are constantly shuffling things around, and making this obsolete before you know it. :O

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    #23

    Ikea Prices Its Umbrellas Depending On If It Is Raining Or Not

    Ikea Prices Its Umbrellas Depending On If It Is Raining Or Not

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    Vlad Horobet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my country they sell umbrellas at street kiosks, and when it rains it's double the price of a sunny day...

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    #24

    Local Farmer Has A Vending Machine In Our Mall

    Local Farmer Has A Vending Machine In Our Mall

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    Susan Gardner
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect for a fresh snack instead of the usual junk food

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    #25

    This Grocery Store Has A Bar For All The People Who Got Dragged Along

    This Grocery Store Has A Bar For All The People Who Got Dragged Along

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    Vlad Horobet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clothing and shoes store should have these for men xD

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    #26

    Sign At A Gun Store

    Sign At A Gun Store

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    Lu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...gun stores, very strange thing for us Canadians.

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    #27

    This Supermarket Has Confectionary Free Checkouts For Parents Unwilling To Have Children Demanding That They Buy Some

    This Supermarket Has Confectionary Free Checkouts For Parents Unwilling To Have Children Demanding That They Buy Some

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    Vlad Horobet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At one of my local supermarkets, they replaced the sweets with fruits at some checkouts, so the kids get something healthy.

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    #28

    My Favourite Shop Has Light Settings So You Can See How Good/bad Your Outfit Will Look At Different Times Of Day

    My Favourite Shop Has Light Settings So You Can See How Good/bad Your Outfit Will Look At Different Times Of Day

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    Anna Guminska
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does the 'night' switch just turn the light off?

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    #29

    This Door Has A Shelf To Set Your Coffee On While You Open It

    This Door Has A Shelf To Set Your Coffee On While You Open It

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    #30

    Avocados In Supermarket Have A Color Chart On The Sticker, So You Know When It's Ripe.

    Avocados In Supermarket Have A Color Chart On The Sticker, So You Know When It's Ripe.

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    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seen this a lot. Just don't like avocados.

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    #31

    This Store Has A "Test Ramp" So You Can Try Out Your Safety Boots On Different Surfaces

    This Store Has A "Test Ramp" So You Can Try Out Your Safety Boots On Different Surfaces

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    just a thought !
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh ! I tried these ramps ... And almost tripped and fell because I'm too clumsy for life😂😂😂

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    #32

    The Candy Shop Near My House Has A Mini Theater Area Where They Play Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory On Repeat

    The Candy Shop Near My House Has A Mini Theater Area Where They Play Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory On Repeat

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    Pi...
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the 1973 version! I'll plant myself there!

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    #33

    My Local Grocery Store Teaches You The Waltz While You're Waiting For Your Prescription

    My Local Grocery Store Teaches You The Waltz While You're Waiting For Your Prescription

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    Vlad Horobet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suck so much at dancing i don't understand the sign...maybe i''m just dumb...

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    #34

    The Grocery Store I Went To Earlier Had A Special Escalator For Your Shopping Cart.

    The Grocery Store I Went To Earlier Had A Special Escalator For Your Shopping Cart.

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    Haunting Spirit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost every Ikea (in the Netherlands) has this.

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    #35

    My Local Beer Store Sell Advent Calendar Full Of Beers

    My Local Beer Store Sell Advent Calendar Full Of Beers

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    #36

    Store Has 3d Printed Accessories So You Can Test How They Fit In Their Handbags And Backpacks

    Store Has 3d Printed Accessories So You Can Test How They Fit In Their Handbags And Backpacks

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    Christina Waide
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it my dirty mind or do they all look like sex toys?

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    #37

    My Grocery Store Bags Items In Blue Bags If They're Cold So You Can Put Them Away First

    My Grocery Store Bags Items In Blue Bags If They're Cold So You Can Put Them Away First

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    Mixedupste
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do that at all major supermarkets when you have your order delivered

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    #38

    This Liquor Store Sells Cleverly Named, Pre-Made Cocktail Kits In Ziploc Baggies

    This Liquor Store Sells Cleverly Named, Pre-Made Cocktail Kits In Ziploc Baggies

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    #39

    A Sweetness Scale For Different Kinds Of Apples At The Grocery Store

    A Sweetness Scale For Different Kinds Of Apples At The Grocery Store

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    #40

    This Grocery Store Lets You Make Your Own Peanut Butter

    This Grocery Store Lets You Make Your Own Peanut Butter

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    KK
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can I put my head directly underneath these?

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    #41

    The Cart At My Local Store Has A Place To Charge Your Phone

    The Cart At My Local Store Has A Place To Charge Your Phone

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    #42

    My Local Supermarket Offers Free Fruit To Children

    My Local Supermarket Offers Free Fruit To Children

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    #43

    This Sex Shop Changes Its Name To A Book Store For Credit Card Statement

    This Sex Shop Changes Its Name To A Book Store For Credit Card Statement

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    Karynne Williams
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to see Barnes and Noble do this in reverse, let the games begin.

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    #44

    My Local Grocery Store Has Smart Carts That When You Search For An Item Tell You The Exact Isle And Shelf The Item Is On

    My Local Grocery Store Has Smart Carts That When You Search For An Item Tell You The Exact Isle And Shelf The Item Is On

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    Anna Thouvenin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should make an app instead. That would cost less and remove the hassle to repair this if it breaks.

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    #45

    The Supermarket At My University Allows You To Up/downvote New Products And At 50 Likes It Is Adapted Into The Shop

    The Supermarket At My University Allows You To Up/downvote New Products And At 50 Likes It Is Adapted Into The Shop

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    Rhân
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow a cool idea but I feel like it could easily manipulated

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    #46

    This Store In Canada Had Store Wide Discounts That Changed Based On The Temperature Outside That Day

    This Store In Canada Had Store Wide Discounts That Changed Based On The Temperature Outside That Day

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    Kjorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we have a restaurant Ashton in Québec who sell Poutine. In january they did this all the month long. it's -28 outside? -28 for your poutine!

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    #47

    Local Grocery Store Has Color Changing Check-out Lights Dependant On Number Of Waiting Customers In Line.

    Local Grocery Store Has Color Changing Check-out Lights Dependant On Number Of Waiting Customers In Line.

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    #48

    My Local Second Hand Store Made A Reading Corner Out Of Books

    My Local Second Hand Store Made A Reading Corner Out Of Books

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    Monika Przymuszala
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks cool but I don't know- looks like you might end up buried under those books ;)

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    #49

    My Local Local Grocery Store Has A 'Free Chilling Service' For Wines And Champagne

    My Local Local Grocery Store Has A 'Free Chilling Service' For Wines And Champagne

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    #50

    This Chicago Jewelry Store Has Deceptive Gift Bags

    This Chicago Jewelry Store Has Deceptive Gift Bags

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    Alex K
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's sad that they have to do that...but hey, there's a reason here in greece we have a saying: "we have become chicago" when crime rate goes up

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    #51

    A Supermarket I Visited In Germany Has A Bread Dispenser

    A Supermarket I Visited In Germany Has A Bread Dispenser

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    Yvo Nne
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most german supermarkets have this. :)

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    #52

    My Supermarket Trollies Have Maps On Them

    My Supermarket Trollies Have Maps On Them

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    #53

    The Sticker On This Mango Shows You What Colour The Fruit Should Be When It Will Taste The Best

    The Sticker On This Mango Shows You What Colour The Fruit Should Be When It Will Taste The Best

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    #54

    My Supermarket Lets You Eat Produce While You Shop For A 25 Cents

    My Supermarket Lets You Eat Produce While You Shop For A 25 Cents

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    Lindsay Ameye
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea for when you enter hungry and are prone to overshop!

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    #55

    New Grocery Store Opened Where I Live, And They Sell Craft Beer By The Pint And Give You A Cup Holder For Your Cart

    New Grocery Store Opened Where I Live, And They Sell Craft Beer By The Pint And Give You A Cup Holder For Your Cart

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I already do impulse shopping, I don't need drunk shopping too!! :D

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    #56

    Came Across This Brilliant Idea At The Grocery Store

    Came Across This Brilliant Idea At The Grocery Store

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    #57

    My Local Supermarket Now Has A Store Directory On The Shopping Trolly

    My Local Supermarket Now Has A Store Directory On The Shopping Trolly

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    lasagna's underrated
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Whole Goods has that the too. It makes things a lot easier!

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    #58

    My Local Butcher Shop Has A Meat Vending Machine

    My Local Butcher Shop Has A Meat Vending Machine

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    #59

    My Local Booze Vendor Helping Out Shoppers Who Can't Make Up Their Mind

    My Local Booze Vendor Helping Out Shoppers Who Can't Make Up Their Mind

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    #60

    One Of My Local Supermarkets Has Electronic Price Tags

    One Of My Local Supermarkets Has Electronic Price Tags

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