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FlatRate Moving Opens First Retail Store in Flatiron District

June 17, 2021 Commercial Observer

FlatRate Moving is getting into the retail game.

The Manhattan-based, self-storage and moving company will open its first retail outpost, dubbed “The Box Store,” at 936 Broadway on Thursday.

The 5,000-square-foot Flatiron District store will sell packing materials and also serve as a hub for shipping services, according to the company. This includes a pickup for Amazon packages, a shipping service for bicycles, and mailboxes.

FlatRate also launched a service where people can drop off or pick up items from its storage facilities around the country, and even created a conference room for up to 10 people to rent.

“This new retail store is all about creating a successful moving experience,” Sharone Ben-Harosh, founder of FlatRate, said in a statement. “Planning and packing are important for a successful move and people’s possessions need special care that we can provide.”

The store also plans to host workshops for people to learn the best way to pack for a move.

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The Mistake Most People Make When Choosing Between Flat-Rate and Hourly Movers

May 19, 2019 Apartment Therapy

If you’re prepping for a move, you may wonder if you should go the flat-rate route or pay hourly for movers.
Really, this is a choose-your-own adventure type of situation.

Are you moving a long distance? Or do you just need help moving some big items, like a piano or a cumbersome piece of furniture? If you answered yes to either of the above questions, your best bet is probably a flat-rate move, says Pat Byrne, Operations Manager at Moving Ahead Moving & Storage in Long Island, New York.

Is your move a local one, and fairly easy? If your nodding “yes, I hope so,” hiring movers on an hourly basis may be a good bet, Byrne says.

FlatRate Moving COO on the Cheapest Day of the Week to Move

Aug 6, 2019 Cheddar

Many studies report moving is the most stressful event in a person’s life. David Giampietro, COO…

Q&A: FlatRate launches world’s first all-in-one moving app

Jul 2, 2019 Digital Journal

FlatRate Moving, one of New York City’s largest moving companies, has launched the “My FlatRate” app, which enables customers to book and manage the entire process of residential moving and storage through the convenience of their smartphone.

Moving home or business premises is something that’s often complex, stressful and prone to things going awry. To address this, FlatRate Moving have developed an app that can do things like…

"Rainbow retail" a biz opportunity in Pride Month and beyond

Jun 27, 2019 CBS News

Service providers like FlatRate Moving and New York City’s subway and bus system are also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn uprising with rainbow decals and special edition metro cards.

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The 7 Worst Moving Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Jun 6, 2019 Worthy Living

Price your move on your inventory, not on an hourly basis, says CEO of FlatRate Moving…

What is moving insurance, and do I really need it?

Jul 3, 2019 BrickUnderground

If you’ve ever had a theft, fire, or flood in your New York City apartment, you know how important an insurance policy is for protecting your possessions