Self-storage developer The Natchez Group recently acquired a 2.5-acre lot in Chattanooga, Tenn., on which it intends to build a self-storage facility. Northside Self Storage will comprise 75,000 square feet in more than 600 units and sit at the rear of…
U-Haul Converts Industrial Complex to Self-Storage in Swedesboro, NJ
Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,300 self-storage locations across North America, is converting an existing property in Swedesboro, N.J., to self-storage. The site at 510 Heron Drive is in the Pureland Industrial Comp…
SelfStorageAuction.com Hires Chief Operating Officer
SelfStorageAuction.com, a new online platform for self-storage auction buyers and sellers, has hired John Springfield as chief operating officer (COO). Springfield will create operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures to support the…
You’re Fired! Now What? Advice for Moving on to Your Next Self-Storage Job
Most of us have been downsized, replaced or simply forced out of a position at one time or another. Once the initial shock wears off, there’s often a “what now?” moment. Follow this advice to find your next dream job in the self…
Go Local Interactive Releases Report on Self-Storage Marketing Trends
Go Local Interactive, a digital-marketing agency specializing in self-storage, has released a report examining consumer-behavior and marketing trends affecting the industry. “The Storage Industry Report” provides an overview of trends from …
Proposed Self-Storage Project Approved in Southington, CT
Self-storage owner J.R. Clisham received approval to build a self-storage facility on former farmland under contract in Southington, Conn. Clisham submitted preparation plans for a 4-acre parcel at 1588 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike last spring. The …
DMI to Develop New Self-Storage Facility in Historic South End of Charlotte, NC
Development-Management Inc. (DMI) is developing a new self-storage facility in the historic South End of Charlotte, N.C. The company acquired the 3.5-acre site at 536 W. Tremont for $1.5 million last year as part of a bankruptcy sale, according to a pr…
Self-Storage REIT CubeSmart Names New Chief Investment Officer
CubeSmart, a self-storage real estate investment trust and management company, has promoted Jonathan Perry to chief investment officer and senior vice president. Perry has 20 years of industry experience. He previously held the titles of vice president…
R3: Renovate, Remodel or Retrofit for Retention, Revenue and Real (Estate) Value
This whitepaper by Janus International Group explores ways self-storage operators can upgrade the aesthetics of their property and improve its efficiency, first impressions to customers and overall curb appeal. You’ll learn: How to maximize a site’s la…
Disaster Planning and Recovery for Self-Storage Operators
No matter where your self-storage facility is located, it could face a natural disaster. Here’s some information to help you prepare an emergency plan and specific steps to take after an event occurs.