Method of staging inventory

Abstract

A method for staging product inventory includes the steps of placing an inventory staging structure adjacent a retail store, marketing advertising space on the structure and staging inventory in the structure.

1 . A method for staging inventory, comprising:
 an inventory staging structure adjacent a retail store;   marketing advertising space on said storage structure; and   staging said inventory in said structure.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said staging includes:
 unloading said inventory from a vehicle into said storage structure;   storing said inventory in said storage structure for a period of time; and   moving at least a portion of said inventory from said storage structure into said retail store.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said staging includes:
 unloading said inventory from a vehicle into said storage structure;   storing said inventory in said storage structure for a period of time; and   selling at least a portion of said inventory directly from said structure.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , including locating said structure in a parking lot adjacent said retail store. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further including customizing an exterior of said structure to incorporate trade dress or building architecture of said retail store. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , further including providing climate control for an internal space in said structure. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further including illuminating advertising provided on said structure. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , including providing short range radio advertising in a limited area around said structure. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , further including constructing said structure from modular building materials. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , including removing said structure after a predetermined period of time. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , including reusing said structure at a different location. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , including providing said structure with a projecting roof cap and down lighting advertising provided on a wall of said structure with a light source carried by said roof cap. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1 , including providing back lighting for advertising on said structure.