Walmart rolling out inclusive, accessible carts at stores in 11 states

BENTONVILLE, Ark. ( KNWA/KFTA ) — New carts with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity have been rolled out at Walmart locations across multiple states, the company announced Thursday.

“Caroline’s Carts” are shopping carts specially designed with a large seat on the back to help caregivers of adults and children who have disabilities, limited mobility, or injuries more easily make their way through the store.

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The carts have a seat with a capacity to hold between 35 and 250 pounds.

Each Walmart Supercenter is set to have two of these carts while Neighborhood Markets will have at least one for a nationwide total of about 8,000 carts.

According to Walmart, the Caroline’s Carts will be added to stores in 11 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

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