Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,200 self-storage locations across North America, continues to acquire existing storage facilities as well as convert empty buildings to self-storage. The company recently announced the…
U-Haul Self-Storage: Acquisition and Development October 2016
Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,200 self-storage locations across North America, continues to acquire existing storage facilities as well as convert empty buildings to self-storage. The company recently announced the…
Final Phase Completed at Moove In Self Storage of Quarryville, PA
Moove In Self Storage, which operates 17 facilities in Maryland and Pennsylvania, has completed the final phase of its facility in Quarryville, Pa. The project at 950 Lancaster Pike began in March. Spurred by demand, the expansion included the construc…
Sun Self Storage of Alabama Sponsors Puppypalooza Fundraiser
Sun Self Storage, which operates five facilities in Alabama, was a sponsor for the Oct. 15 “Pupplypalooza” event at Kiesel Park in Auburn, Ala. Designed to raise funds for the Lee County Humane Society (LCHS), the festival included dog demo…
Valet Self-Storage Service Gettabox Launches in Spain
Gettabox S.L., a startup business specializing in valet self-storage, has launched service in Madrid, Spain. The company uses a mobile app and online platform that allows customers to schedule item pickup, maintain a visual catalog of stored bins and b…
Body Talk: What Are You ‘Saying’ to Your Self-Storage Customers?
Developing an awareness about body language can help self-storage operators better understand their customers and communicate more effectively. If you’re clueless about body language—reading or presenting it—it’s worth the …
Preparing to Buy a Self-Storage Facility: Making the Right Investment Strategy
If you’re considering a self-storage facility acquisition, putting an investment strategy in place is paramount. Here’s how to determine the right investment type for you.
U-Haul Loses Appeal in Decade-Old Lawsuit With Self-Storage Owner
An appeal by Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc. and its subsidiary U-Haul Co. of California in response to a decade-old lawsuit was denied this week by the appellate court in San Francisco. As a result, U-Haul was ordered to pay the legal fees of …
Self-Storage Directory SpareFoot Launches SparePups PSA to Promote Pet Adoption
SpareFoot, an online marketplace for self-storage consumers, has created a public service announcement (PSA) that uses talking dogs to promote pet adoption. The piece is a companion to the company’s new video campaign, “SparePups,” which features…
New A Storage Place Self-Storage Facility Planned for Newberg, OR
A Storage Place, which operates 16 self-storage facilities in Arizona, California and Oregon, received approval last week to build a new location in Newberg, Ore. The two-story, 208-unit facility will be built on a vacant lot near the corner of East Ha…