On Jan 1, 9:34*am, "graham" > wrote:

> Here, it's generally the down and outs that steal them for bottle picking
> (getting the deposits back for booze). *One supermarket has installed
> special brakes on the carts that activate as soon as you try to leave the
> store (they employ people to carry your groceries to your car).
> Graham

Target just started that with their new store that anchors a mall.
They have the trips buried in the parking lot so the carts can be
taken out to the car, but not beyond.

maxine in ri