Moving & Packing Supplies
Retail moving and packing supplies turn every self storage rental into an upsell, boosting per-tenant revenue while making owners the one-stop shop customers expect.
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On The Move Inc.
Storage-specific branded truck lease program — offer tenants a free move-in truck, earn rental income, and market your facility on the road.
Best Boxes Packing Shipping
From a coffee mug to a golf cart, Best Boxes Packing Shipping can pack and ship anything.
Bring Me Boxes
Provider of a wide range of packaging and moving supplies with free delivery services in major Florida cities.
California Supply, Inc
The Packaging and Shipping Industry’s Premier Supplier!
Custom Packaging Products
A nationwide industrial packaging supplier specializing in high-volume materials and turnkey solutions for companies that move serious product.
Pacific Box Company
Streamline your packaging with design-to-delivery service that’s fast, sustainable, and cost-effective at any scale.
PackageIt
Your Pacific Northwest Packaging, Shipping and Warehouse Supply Expert.
EcoBox
Redefining packaging solutions for businesses with a focus on efficiency and profitability.
U-Haul Moving Supplies
The most recognized moving brand — over 23,000 locations nationwide plus a dealer program that lets storage operators earn commissions on truck rentals and supply sales.
Integra Supply
Integra Supply offers wholesale packaging and moving supplies, serving customers nationwide from its Portland, Oregon location.
Uline
Largest U.S. distributor of shipping and facility supply products
Amazon Business
B2B Amazon account — bulk pricing, tax-exempt purchasing, and next-day delivery on boxes, tape, locks, and every moving supply.
Home Depot
2,300+ stores nationwide — the go-to for same-day moving boxes and supplies when you need them immediately.
Chris Lapi Moving Supplies
Florida's largest moving supplies distributor — blankets, hand trucks, dollies, boxes, and equipment with same-day delivery in South FL and nationwide shipping.
Jamestown Container Companies
A premier corrugated manufacturer and packaging solutions provider for businesses in the Great Lakes region.
Costco Business Center
870+ warehouse locations — seasonal moving box kits and bulk packing supplies at some of the lowest retail prices available.
The Boxery
Online specialty box retailer with competitive wholesale pricing — wide size selection including wardrobe, dish, and TV boxes.
Paper Mart
100+ year old national packaging supplier — 26,000+ SKUs, wholesale pricing open to all, same-day shipping from their California warehouse.
Boxes & Packaging
Provides affordable new and used moving and shipping boxes and packaging materials with an eco-friendly focus.
Lowe's
1,700+ stores — same-day moving boxes and supplies, often combined with hardware purchases at the same stop.
BoxGenie
Custom-printed moving boxes with your facility's branding — turns your supply shelf into a marketing tool.
BOX Partners
National wholesale-only packaging distributor with 6 distribution centers — moving boxes, tape, and bubble wrap through dealer accounts.
Supply Side USA
Wholesale moving and packing supplies including boxes, tape, covers, and retail display programs for storage facility front offices.
Boxes.com
Dedicated box retailer with 300+ box types — standard, specialty, and foam-lined options with volume account pricing.
uBoxes / StarBoxes
Online wholesale box retailer with a dedicated B2B arm (StarBoxes) — free shipping, room-based kits, and wholesale accounts for storage operators.
Midwest Box Company
Third-generation family-owned Midwest box supplier — up to 50% off retail pricing for business accounts, serving NE/IA/KS storage operators.
Penske Truck Rental
2,500+ locations — moving truck rental with supplies; known for newer trucks and business-friendly service.
eSupplyStore
Online wholesale supplier for tape, bubble wrap, foam, stretch wrap, and bags — competitive bulk pricing with free shipping threshold.
ABC Box Co.
Mid-Atlantic regional box company — new and used boxes at deep discount, specializing in overstock and once-used inventory for businesses.
Premier Packaging
Premier Packaging provides comprehensive packaging products, equipment, and services to make business easier for various industries.
NOLA Box Supply Company LLC
A family-owned and operated business providing quality packaging and shipping supplies since 1952.
Budget Truck Rental
National moving truck rental with add-on supplies at pickup — relevant as a tenant referral for combined truck + supply needs.
Cheap Moving Boxes
Budget-focused online moving box retailer — pre-built kits sized by home (studio through 4BR+) and low per-box pricing.
American Paper & Packaging
Wisconsin's leading wholesale distributor for bulk packaging supplies, packaging equipment, and business support solutions.
Office Depot / OfficeMax
1,000+ stores — moving and file boxes available today, with business account pricing and weekend hours.
TotalPack
TotalPack is a wholesale distributor specializing in packaging, shipping, janitorial, warehouse, and air cargo supplies.
Associated Paper & Supply
Associated Paper & Supply provides packaging and moving supplies to the Tampa Bay Area since 1979.
The UPS Store
5,200+ franchise locations in strip malls and neighborhoods — the most convenient (if priciest) source for a single box or roll of tape today.
Boxes of Houston
Your local partner for smarter packaging solutions in Houston.
FedEx Office
2,000+ locations — boxes and packing supplies available immediately, often in business districts with extended hours.
Tucson Container
Tucson Container provides custom packaging solutions, custom shipping boxes, and a wide range of packaging supplies.
Atlantic Paper & Packaging
Atlantic Paper & Packaging provides a vast range of packaging supplies and custom services to businesses in South Florida.
President Container Group
A single source for smart, sustainable packaging and displays, offering end-to-end corrugated solutions.
Clayton's Mercantile Supply
A leading East Coast distributor of new and used pallet racks, material handling equipment, and moving and shipping supplies.
Self-storage moving and packing supply retail
Moving supplies are the easiest upsell in self-storage. A customer who rents a 10x10 unit is almost certainly buying boxes, tape, and bubble wrap somewhere — the only question is whether they buy from you. A well-stocked supply rack adds $8–$25 of high-margin revenue per move-in with almost no operational effort.
What operators actually stock
- Boxes: small, medium, large, dish pack, wardrobe, and mirror/picture boxes. Most rentals are small and medium.
- Tape and dispensers: packing tape is one of the highest-margin items in the category. Keep plenty on hand.
- Protective materials: bubble wrap, packing paper, foam peanuts, furniture pads.
- Specialty items: TV boxes, mattress bags, dolly rentals, shrink wrap.
- Lock and moisture products: disc locks and moisture absorbers (DampRid, silica packs) for climate-conscious tenants.
Sourcing decisions
- Direct from a national supplier for best pricing — typically 60–75% gross margin on retail pricing.
- White-label or private-label boxes for branding — requires higher minimums but elevates your facility's perceived quality.
- Wholesale clubs for small facilities — lower upfront investment but lower margin.
- Watch freight costs — boxes are bulky and low-value, so freight can eat your margin on small orders.
Merchandising that actually drives sales
Most facilities display supplies on a plain metal rack near the office. Operators who merchandise well (clear signage, printed size guides, bundled "moving kits") sell 2–3x the volume per customer. Pre-built move-in kits ($30–$80) convert especially well during the rental conversation — they save the customer from having to pick items individually.
Budget and margin expectations
Initial stocking runs $1,500–$5,000 for a full supply rack. Gross margin typically lands at 55–70% after freight. A well-run supply operation adds $15–$40/month per occupied unit in incremental revenue — effectively a 2–5% rent increase with none of the churn risk.
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Frequently asked questions about moving & packing supplies
What moving supplies should my self-storage facility stock?
Start with the 80/20: small and medium boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, disc locks, and mattress bags. Add dish packs, wardrobe boxes, and furniture pads as your facility matures. Stock specialty items (TV boxes, dolly rentals, moisture absorbers) once the basics are selling well.
How much profit margin is typical on moving supplies?
Gross margins on retail supplies typically land at 55–70% after freight. Tape and specialty items run higher (70–80%); bulky items like wardrobe boxes and dollies run lower (40–55%). Margins drop meaningfully if you source through retail channels or wholesale clubs rather than storage-specific distributors.
Should I stock brand-name or private-label boxes?
Brand-name boxes (U-Haul, Uline) carry name recognition but lower margin. Private-label boxes with your facility branding elevate perceived quality, serve as rolling advertising, and typically carry 10–15% higher margin. Minimum order quantities for private-label are usually 500–1,000 units per size — reasonable even for smaller operators.
Are moving supply racks worth the space they take up?
For almost all facilities, yes. A 4x8 foot supply rack generates $10,000–$30,000 per year in retail revenue at 60% gross margin. The space opportunity cost is typically one storage unit worth $1,500–$3,000 per year — a 5–10x return on space allocation.
How much initial inventory investment is reasonable?
Budget $1,500–$5,000 for initial stocking of a full supply rack, weighted toward boxes, tape, and bubble wrap. Avoid over-investing in specialty items until you see what your customer base actually buys. Most facilities hit steady-state inventory within 60–90 days and reorder every 2–6 weeks after that.
How do I prevent supply theft or shrinkage?
Position the supply rack in direct line of sight from the office counter. Point-of-sale integration with your PMS tracks inventory automatically and flags discrepancies. Most shrinkage in self-storage retail comes from staff mis-rings rather than customer theft — training and clear procedures matter more than security cameras over the rack.