Retail Inventory Storage FAQs
Find answers to your retail inventory storage questions below! For specific details on what can be kept in your storage unit, check your rental agreement.
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Can I keep inventory in a storage unit?
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Yes! In addition to storing your business’s inventory and supplies, you can also use your unit to conduct inventory counts. You cannot, however, receive deliveries at your unit or use it as the physical address of your business.
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What is the best way to organize inventory in storage?
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To keep your inventory in order, you can add shelves, bins or other organization tools to your storage unit. Be sure to label boxes, bins and containers with what’s inside for easy identification, and place popular or best-selling items closer to the front of your unit, since you’ll likely be retrieving these often. Lastly, keep a digital list of everything in the unit so you always know exactly what you have in storage.
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Will my clothing inventory get ruined in a storage unit?
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Whether you’re storing clothing inventory for a long or short period of time, there are some storage best practices to keep in mind so it doesn’t get ruined.
- Make sure the packaging on any new items is tightly sealed.
- For folded inventory, we recommend using plastic storage containers, as these will help keep liquids, dirt, dust and even rogue insects out of your clothes.
- Refold folded inventory every few months to avoid irreversible wrinkling and creases.
- Look into wardrobe boxes and organizers to keep any hanging clothes protected and free of wrinkles while in storage.
- Ensure that none of your clothing inventory is wet for whatever reason, as this can lead to mold and mildew growth.
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What cannot be stored in a storage unit?
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For the safety of all renters, there are some restrictions on what you can store, such as no live plants and animals, flammable liquids, explosives, lithium batteries or drugs. Check your rental agreement on the types of things that can be stored.
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Can I run my retail business from my storage unit?
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No; think of us more as an extension of your business. You may use your unit to store inventory, supplies and equipment or conduct smaller business-related tasks, such as inventory count, but we don’t allow storage units to be used as storefronts or physical addresses of businesses.