One of the world’s greatest conveniences was conceived amid its greatest hardships. Sylvan Goldman, son of immigrant pioneers, invented the shopping cart. His brilliantly simple idea was born in ...

The new shopping carts at Walmart have stirred up a fascinating debate among shoppers, creating a clear division between those who absolutely love them and those who find them utterly perplexing. It’s ...

The modern shopping cart — as we know it — didn't always exist, which meant it had to be invented. The How Curious podcast explores the history of the shopping cart. So listen, when I was a kid, I ...

Shopping carts are surprisingly expensive. Prices range up to about $300 for a cart, which may seem like a lot, but they have to be pretty rugged and are made to work for decades. Plastic carts are ...