{"id":1955,"date":"2023-11-21T12:08:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T12:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/uk\/industry-insights\/?p=1955"},"modified":"2023-11-28T12:08:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T12:08:29","slug":"stowable-a-valet-style-storage-service-launches-in-january-2024-throughout-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/uk\/industry-insights\/stowable-a-valet-style-storage-service-launches-in-january-2024-throughout-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Stowable, a Valet-Style Storage Service, Launches in January 2024 Throughout the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stowable.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/heroboxes-tp.png\" alt=\"Self Storage - Simplified | Flexible and on your doorstep - Stowable\" width=\"554\" height=\"433\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">January 2024 marks the official launch of Stowable (<a href=\"https:\/\/stowable.co.uk\/\">stowable.co.uk<\/a>), a new valet by-the-box storage service. The brainchild of James and Jen Mugleston, husband-and-wife team, Stowable is dedicated to simplifying storage for individuals and businesses throughout the UK. Committed to flexibility, superior customer service, and environmental responsibility, the company introduces a new approach to storage solutions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">At the heart of Stowable is its dashboard, a powerful tool connecting individual storage boxes to customers&#8217; accounts through a Unique Box Identifier QR code (UID). These UIDs are also utilised in the warehouse to enable staff to pinpoint an individual box location.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Jen, co-founder of Stowable, elaborates, &#8220;Our intention was to operate as if we were an extension of our customer&#8217;s homes and businesses. We ship and collect everything. It&#8217;s all controlled by the Customer in their dashboard where they can name and list the contents of each box, track box status, schedule collections, and then arrange returns on a box-by-box basis, maximising control and convenience. We are storage on your doorstep.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Beyond being a storage service, Stowable has strategically partnered with eco-conscious companies to amplify its commitment to sustainability. Notable collaborations include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Hiyield Web Developers, who through Ecologi offset the 2.79 tonnes of carbon emissions generated during Stowable\u2019s development<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Kite Packaging, a carbon-neutral supplier of eco-friendly packaging materials<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Jungheinrich, recognised as one of the top 1% of sustainable companies globally, provides warehouse equipment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Starling Bank, committed to net zero, supports Stowable&#8217;s financial practices.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Jen emphasises the company&#8217;s dedication to carbon neutrality: &#8220;We are actively working towards this by monitoring and building data for a comprehensive net-zero plan.&#8221; This commitment involves optimising space usage and minimising energy consumption through efficient design, a departure from traditional self-storage models that often rely on large land areas and extensive energy usage.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">James explains, &#8220;Without customer access to storage areas, we can maximise space efficiency and reduce energy wastage from lighting and heating.\u201d Stowables&#8217; custom-designed boxes further contribute to environmental preservation, as James notes, &#8220;By utilising specific fold lines, cuts, board grades, and box liners, we&#8217;ve been able to produce not only robust boxes but also ship them in smaller packages, reducing environmental impact during transport.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Stowable&#8217;s focus on flexibility distinguishes it from traditional providers, offering on-demand and customised storage solutions without mandating fixed spaces or contractual periods. However, customers do have the option to choose longer periods of commitment, which will result in reduced rates.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">James highlights the cost-effectiveness of this approach, addressing a market need identified in a recent UK Self Storage Industry Report that found 36% of people perceived self-storage as too expensive. &#8220;A key advantage to our model is we can offer the same rate across the country. For example, London residents typically have to pay 33% more for storage space, that&#8217;s not an issue for us.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">While there are limitations James acknowledges, &#8220;Some items are too big or bulky to offer storage for, simply due to transport costs&#8221; Stowable accommodates the majority of storage needs, providing a versatile and cost-effective solution for individuals and businesses alike.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i><u><b>Contact<\/b><\/u><\/i>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">James Mugleston<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Stowable<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"mailto:james@stowable.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">james@stowable.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i><u><b>Visit us on social media<\/b><\/u><\/i>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Stowable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stowablestorage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/stowable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stowablestorage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.einnews.com\/pr_news\/669715931\/stowable-the-business-seeking-to-introduce-a-new-era-in-storage-prioritising-simplicity-service-and-sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Source<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January 2024 marks the official launch of Stowable (stowable.co.uk), a new valet by-the-box storage service. The brainchild of James and Jen Mugleston, husband-and-wife team, Stowable is dedicated to simplifying storage for individuals and businesses throughout the UK. Committed to flexibility, superior customer service, and environmental responsibility, the company introduces a new approach to storage solutions. At the heart of Stowable is its dashboard, a powerful tool connecting individual storage boxes to customers&#8217; accounts through a Unique Box Identifier QR code (UID). 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