< Go Back Why Container Conversions Are The Next Big Thing In Retail Posted: Mar 15, 2022The UK retail industry has
seen a spike in storage containers conversions in the past few years. From
cafes to restaurants, from cosy shops to beverage houses, many small scale
businesses have taken the switch to storage containers as their next potential
retail space.
The Boxpark in Shoreditch,
London, was a shopping mall built from stripped-down shopping containers. Not
only was it efficient, but it also added an aesthetic touch to the area.
Here are a few reasons why
the storage containers conversions are the
next big thing in the retail industry.
Affordability
Every small scale business
wishes to hit the ground running but limit the expenses as much as possible.
Storage containers offer the best solution to the problem. You no longer have
to purchase a shop in a mall or take it up on a lease and go through the hassle
of paperwork.
Instead, you set up shop in a
cosy container with minimal hassle and use the funds saved from all that in
your supplies, decoration and marketing.
A
Kick Start
Under normal circumstances,
starting up a business can take up to a year. Business owners have to go
through the process of getting the permit to set up shop in a building or a
mall, having to design the storefronts and elevations and making arrangements
to follow all of the SOPs that the installations require.
In cargo containers, the
startup period is shorter and much smoother. The container can be designed in
various ways without having to spend much sweat and time on it. Time is money,
after all.
Mobility
Another factor that has the
container retail industry in boost mode is that these steel boxes are easily
moveable. For example, an owner who sets up their restaurant in a
container benefits from making their
brand available to the masses at festivals, fairs, events and galas.
Having to arrange for a
separate system is an inconvenience compared to simply mobilizing your brand to
the location of your choice.
Aesthetic
Touch
Any brand that utilizes the
shipping containers as their retail space does not have to fret much marketing.
As long as the container is decorated and appropriately renovated, it gives an
aesthetic vibe.
People are naturally drawn to
unconventional methods where they are offered a unique look that they do not
very often have the pleasure of watching. Businesses cash out on such feelings
by using these containers to draw customers inside.
Conclusion
If you have decided to opt
for cargo containers as your brand’s retail space, you will need some help.
Karpa offers machine installation , crane
hire and machinery management or maintenance for your next set-up and can see
the container conversion through from concept to conclusion!
Contact Karpa today if you want to enjoy
the benefit of experience and professionalism.
