Need some roll cages fast?
Need some roll cages fast?
We know that getting your products onto the shelf as fast as possible is important and that demands a reliable distribution network and sufficient equipment.
The cost of losing your roll cages can really damage not only your balance sheet but also customer expectations.
Uncertainties ahead for the retail sector
In a retail sector that’s been affected by online shopping and the prospect of a no-deal Brexit you can’t afford to lose the customers that come to your stores and then can’t find the products they need.
That’s why we offer the solution of a roll cage rental service backed up with our nationwide UK roll cage recovery service from ACQSYS.
What would a no-deal Brexit mean for retailing?
With the prospect of a no-deal Brexit looming large and the potential for goods to be stuck in transit it’s important to plan ahead and ensure that you have enough roll cages to transport your retail goods.
The Economist wrote about the dangers to retailers of a no-deal Brexit in February 2019. They highlighted the issues with the lack of UK warehouse space to do any stockpiling, as advised in the government papers to retailers. You can read more here.
What are UK retailers doing to plan for a no-deal Brexit?
We’ve been researching what UK retailers are doing to plan for a no-deal Brexit situation and you can read more about their plans from Drapers online here.
The Guardian also reported in February 2019 that retailers were applying for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to simplify customs procedures but there are delays of up to 12 months to obtain approval from HMRC.
Retail Week has also reported on six major risks that retailers must address when planning for a no-deal Brexit and you can read about them here and it also lists applying for the AEO certificate as one option.
With the potential date of a no-deal Brexit so close to the traditional Christmas rush in demand for retail products, there are concerns mounting for retailers.
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The need to plan ahead
It’s no secret that ordering new cages takes ten weeks for delivery from the Far East. We’ve anticipated the demand that might occur for extra roll cages to deal with situations such as a no-deal Brexit.
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Why is our rental scheme unique?
When you work with us, instead of buying expensive new cages, you can rent cages from us at a fraction of the cost of buying, saving valuable capital expenditure on equipment that is so easily lost.
More than that, you will also benefit from our national recovery service that returns lost cages to you - free of charge. Read more about our unique recovery service that no one else can offer.
Our long term cage rental agreements start from as low as 10p per day.
What to do next?
Contact us about ensuring you have a stock of roll cages ready to hire for any emergency retail situation.