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Case Studies

River & Ivy: boho-inspired homewares

A bohemian-inspired retail company, River Ivy offers customers a variety of home decor products from talented creators around the world, all from their 250 sq ft storage unit in our Rugby facility. 

The challenge

After unfortunately losing her job during the first COVID-19 lockdown, founder Harleigh decided to take a leap of faith and set up a brand new business – River & Ivy. However, establishing the business from her spare room with just £500 in July 2020, she soon realised that she needed a location to store their growing stock and to pack orders. That’s where our storage facilities come in. 

The solution

Initially, River & Ivy started storing products at our Rugby storage facilities using just a singular 50 sq ft unit. But, soon, as the business grew, Harleigh recognised a need to upscale her operations to fulfil the number of orders coming through. They currently operate two 100 sq foot units and are set to move into another 175ft sq unit very soon.  

Why Ready Steady Store?

For anyone starting a business, access to affordable business premises is key, especially if you have a large amount of stock to store. For Harleigh, our self storage units provided the perfect opportunity to kick start her business, without having to invest a huge amount of funds into commercial space. 

“The units are close to home, making them really convenient for me, while all the staff are friendly and helpful and the store itself is always tidy and welcoming. The flexible access times and great competitive rates allow me to upsize as my business grows.”

To make a purchase, take a look at their online shop today or head over to their Instagram page for more inspiration. 

Why store with us?

At our Rugby store, whether you’re using our facilities for warehousing, surplus stock or office storage, we’ve got lots to offer:

  • 24/7 access, 365 days a year: you can access your storage unit at a time that suits you, while we have 24-hour CCTV in operation for extra peace of mind and security
  • On-site parking: to make it simpler for you to move in, or out, our Rugby self storage facilities offer all of our customers free on-site parking at all times
  • Excellent customer service: we pride ourselves on our exceptional service, and our friendly team of storage experts are always on hand to help or answer any questions you may have

If you need more information, or would like to book a unit, give our customer service team a call now on 0800 321 3211.

Karishma Darji

Head of Central Operations & Marketing, Ready Steady Store

Karishma is Head of Central Operations & Marketing at Ready Steady Store, bringing over 10 years’ experience in the UK self storage industry. She oversees central operations, process strategy, customer experience, and digital performance across multiple self storage locations nationwide, ensuring customers have access to affordable, secure, and easy-to-use storage solutions.

Her work is closely informed by real customer behaviour and day-to-day store operations, helping ensure all advice and guides are practical, transparent, and relevant.

Making it as easy as possible

Exclusive Enterprise Van Hire for our customers

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We've teamed up with Enterprise to bring our Ready Steady Store customers an exclusive deal. Book via our link and enjoy a 5% discount on live prices for van hire, making your move easier and more affordable.

  • Exclusive customer savings - 5% off live Enterprise hire prices
  • Flexible 24-hour hire periods to suit your schedule
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off from your nearest Enterprise branch
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Secure storage for your belongings, around the clock

At Ready Steady Store, security is built into everything we do. Our stores are designed to help protect your belongings while giving you complete peace of mind, whether you're storing for the short or long term.

These measures are in place to help deter unauthorised access and provide safer storage for our customers.

Our security features typically include:

  • 24/7 CCTV monitoring
  • Smart locks for controlled, secure unit access
  • App-controlled entry, so only authorised users can enter

Expert insight from our store teams

Customers often underestimate how important access control and good lighting are when choosing self storage. Our teams regularly highlight these features as key reasons customers choose Ready Steady Store.
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  • 24/7 CCTV
  • Smart locks
  • App-controlled entry

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Our sustainability commitment

With climate change now at the forefront of most people’s minds, action needs to be taken. At Ready Steady Store we’re already taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint, a major factor in combating climate change.

Our latest tree planting initiative will see us reduce our footprint even further. That’s because trees absorb CO2, so they’re a great way to minimise the harmful effect of CO2 emissions on the environment. And with more trees planted, the closer we’ll be to achieving a carbon-neutral Britain, along with our goal to become a carbon-neutral business.

We’re doing everything we can to help create a sustainable future for the planet, and now you can help too. All you have to do is leave us a Google Review, and for every one posted we’ll plant a tree with our partner more:trees.

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Help Us Raise Money for the Alzheimer’s Society

This year, we’re proud to support the Alzheimer’s Society—our chosen charity partner—by committing to raise £5000 to help fund vital research and support services for those affected by dementia.

We’ve made fantastic progress with cake sales, sponsored walks, and other team-led activities. You can follow our journey and check in on our progress via our JustGiving page.

Want to help?

You can make a difference by donating just 50p Or feel free to give more, share the link, and encourage friends and family to get involved.

Together, we can make a real impact for people living with dementia.

Get your essentials from the Box Shop

Moving house? Making space? We’ve got you covered for all the essentials you’ll need in our box shop.

Page last updated: February 18th, 2026

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