Shipping Containers For Retail Stores
Running out of storage space at your retail store? Alconcontainer's shipping containers are a cost-effective alternative to brick-and-mortar warehouses or rented storage units.
Using Shipping Containers in the Retail Industry
Shipping containers are a convenient and portable alternative to traditional retail warehousing. Designed to keep cargo safe during turbulent ocean journeys, shipping containers are a reliably weatherproof storage solution for seasonal signage, displays, or surplus stock. When placed right outside your retail store, they eliminate the need to travel to and from a centralized storage center.
Retailers aren’t just turning to shipping containers for their general storage needs, either. With a few minor modifications, shipping containers can be reimagined as pop-up shops and mobile storefronts, providing a budget-friendly alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar space. They can be placed almost anywhere, giving you the flexibility to relocate your retail operations as desired and take advantage of seasonal trends, festivals, and events.
Benefits of Using Shipping Containers for Retail
By moving your storage space outdoors, you can maximize your store’s retail square footage without incremental commercial real estate costs.
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Shipping containers are portable and can be moved easily from one store to another. As a non-permanent structure, most landlords won’t ask you to sign a new contract to place a shipping container outside your store.
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Shipping containers provide plenty of storage room. A 20ft container can store the equivalent of 200 standard mattresses, two compact cars, or 9,600 wine bottles, while a 40ft container can handle exactly twice that amount.
Shipping containers are made out of COR-TEN steel, a corrosion-resistant material that can protect your inventory from the elements — crucial for storage in areas prone to rainy weather.Â
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Shipping containers are self-enclosed, providing protection against shoplifters and opportunists. A standard container will only have one entry point that you can further secure with a weld-on or bolt-on lockbox.
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