Mobile Storage for Retail: FAQ

Storage trailers provide retailers with support for Direct Store Delivery contracts, secure storage for lay-away programs, convenient storage during store expansion or remodeling, inventory optimization to avoid costly markdowns, cost-effective storage compared to leasing additional retail space, and secure weather-protected storage for valuable merchandise. These benefits help retailers streamline operations and improve profitability.

Storage trailers and shipping containers are ideal for fulfilling Direct Store Delivery contracts. They provide reliable transportation and storage for goods delivered directly to retail stores. By using storage trailers, retailers can streamline their supply chain, ensure timely product delivery, maintain optimal inventory levels, improve customer satisfaction, reduce storage costs, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Yes, storage trailers are well-suited for supporting lay-away programs in retail stores. They provide secure, organized space to store reserved items until customers complete payment and pick up their purchases. Retailers can effectively manage and track lay-away inventory in dedicated trailers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for both the store and customers.

Storage trailers provide valuable support during store expansion, consolidation, or remodeling projects. Retailers can securely store shelving, fixtures, displays, and product inventory in trailers during construction. Items remain safe, organized, and accessible, minimizing disruption to operations. This enables retailers to focus on the project while maintaining inventory control and ensuring a seamless transition for customers.

Storage trailers help retailers align inventory with sales to avoid costly markdowns. By storing excess inventory or slow-moving items in trailers, retailers prevent overcrowding on store shelves and maintain a clean, organized retail environment. This optimizes inventory levels, reduces overstocking risk, minimizes clearance sales, and improves profitability and operational efficiency.

Yes, storage trailers offer a cost-effective storage solution compared to leasing additional retail space. With high asking rents and challenging retail conditions, trailers allow retailers to expand storage capacity without incurring high costs of additional square footage. This helps optimize rental expenses, allocate resources efficiently, and maintain a competitive edge, especially for mall retailers facing cost pressures.

Storage trailers can accommodate a wide range of retail items including seasonal merchandise and holiday inventory, lay-away program items, excess stock and overstock inventory, store fixtures and shelving, display equipment and signage, promotional materials, archived records and paperwork, returned merchandise awaiting processing, and backup inventory for high-demand products.

Yes, storage trailers provide secure and dry storage for valuable retail merchandise. They feature heavy-duty steel construction, reliable locking mechanisms, and weather-resistant seals that protect contents from theft, damage, and adverse weather conditions. This ensures merchandise integrity and quality, giving retailers and big box chains peace of mind when storing valuable inventory.

Storage trailers provide critical overflow capacity during peak retail seasons like Black Friday, holiday shopping, and back-to-school periods. Retailers can rent additional trailers to store seasonal inventory, keeping stockrooms clear while ensuring popular items are readily available. This scalable storage solution handles increased demand without permanent infrastructure investment.

Express Group offers storage trailers in various sizes to match retail storage needs. Options include 53-foot trailers providing approximately 3,400 cubic feet for large retailers or seasonal overflow, 48-foot trailers for mid-size requirements, and smaller units for boutiques or specific inventory needs. Multiple trailers can be deployed during peak seasons or major store projects.