Buy one, get one free. Three for the price of one. Cheaper by the dozen. These are some of the practices to entice buyers to purchase more than intended. Retailers hugely benefit from this, providing they have the space to store. Self Storage for retailers and distributors will solve that problem.

Space to store extra stock on site is seldom adequate because of the high cost to rent. With sufficient space, retailers can negotiate better prices or take up the offers from wholesalers when buying large quantities.

When hiring space at the nearest Self Storage facility, retailers free floor space equal to what they can rent – a huge saving. As an example only one item of a brand of household appliances need to be displayed with deliveries done directly from the Self Storage facility. Summer clothes can be stored during the winter months and vice versa. Tailor-made software for storage would guarantee a seamless operation.

Store from front to back: What goes in first must leave first to ensure goods are easily accessed. The software will help you keep track of shelf life or sell-by dates. Keep adequate passages between stacked items for easy access and air flow. Remember that you cannot store fresh foods in a Self Storage unit.

Put measures in place to keep out damp. Humidity may soften packaging material. Consider dehumidifiers or air conditioning. Lower temperatures (around 15 degrees C) are ideal for all dry food products.

Sunlight should be avoided to prevent loss of vitamins. Block up windows and use electric lights

when needed.

Discuss the storage facility’s precautions against insects and mice or rats. Vermin may hide in boxes entering the unit. Check at intervals, because fumigating where food is stored is a no-no.

Hazardous products (poisonous or flammable) should not be stored in a Self Storage unit, and it is recommended to contact the facility manager, if you’re not sure about any stored products.

A big benefit of Self Storage for retailers storing excess stock, is that if stored in a central area, then it becomes a great place for deliveries to be made, for reps to collect stock, and for you to store your event and expo equipment.

So consider storing your goods at Fort Lytton Self Storage on Lytton Road, Lytton. We are close to the Port, and offer fast and easy access to the city of Brisbane, and motorways north, south or west.