Bunnings partners with TAXIBOX on moving & storage

TAXIBOX has partnered with Bunnings to offer moving and storage services through the retailer's Move with Bunnings platform, giving customers access to a dedicated TAXIBOX booking portal.

The service will be available on the Bunnings website and will cover TAXIBOX's mobile storage, local and interstate moving services, and on-site storage for commercial users. The partnership expands Bunnings' existing moving and hire offer for household and business customers.

TAXIBOX says its network reaches about 80 per cent of Bunnings' customer base. It operates in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, as well as selected regional areas, and says it reaches about 80 per cent of Australia's population.

The tie-up adds storage and transport options for Bunnings customers undertaking home moves, renovations and building work. It also broadens TAXIBOX's access to a larger retail audience as it pushes further into moving services beyond its original mobile storage model.

Founded in 2010, TAXIBOX says it has served more than 250,000 Australians and expanded its fleet to more than 10,000 units. The company has been building its interstate moving business, which allows customers to pack items into a storage unit and have the contents transported without hiring a truck themselves.

That interstate business has recorded about 30 per cent year-on-year growth since launching about five years ago, according to the company. It identified Sydney to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast as key routes.

Broadening offer

The agreement also reflects a broader shift in TAXIBOX's customer mix. Commercial users, including builders, trades, insurers and retirement living providers, now account for about 10 to 15 per cent of the company's business, and that share is still rising.

Bunnings is one of Australia's largest retail groups in the home improvement and trade market, with a network of warehouse stores, smaller-format stores, trade centres and frame and truss sites, as well as Tool Kit Depot and Beaumont Tiles. Adding storage and transport gives it another service category linked to renovation and relocation spending.

Ben Cohn, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TAXIBOX, said the deal marked an important point in the company's national growth. "Bunnings is already such an iconic and trusted partner for so many Australians as they go through life changing events, whether it's renovating, building or moving homes. These are often difficult times in a person's life and it's so important that we simplify their experience and deliver moments of joy. Bringing TAXIBOX into this journey feels incredibly natural to us," Cohn said.

He said the partnership also reflected the company's broader repositioning. "We've grown from disrupting the traditional storage model to helping Australians solve a much broader moving and storage problem. Partnering with a brand of Bunnings' scale and reputation is a significant step for us," Cohn said.

Customer demand

The arrangement comes as moving and renovation services increasingly overlap, with customers often needing temporary storage while completing building work or relocating between properties. For retailers tied to housing activity, ancillary services can help capture spending beyond tools, hardware and materials.

Ryan Baker, Chief Operating Officer of Bunnings, said the retailer saw the service as a practical addition for customers. "We know moving can be a big job, and we want to make the process as simple and convenient as possible for our customers. TAXIBOX's national reach, flexibility and strong customer focus make them a natural fit for Bunnings and complement our existing moving and hire offer. Whether customers are moving locally, interstate or simply need some extra space during a renovation, it's a fantastic practical option to help make the job that little bit easier," Baker said.

TAXIBOX says the partnership is part of its continued national expansion in moving and storage. Since its founding, the business has recorded double-digit annual revenue growth as it expanded beyond its original mobile storage service.

Cohn said the offer was designed to reduce the burden on households during a move. "Moving house is already a big undertaking, and moving can add hours or days behind the wheel of a hired truck. TAXIBOX gives people the flexibility to pack at their own pace while we take care of getting their belongings from A to B, with optional storage in between moves if required," he said.