Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,300 self-storage locations across North America, is aiming to build a truck-rental and self-storage facility on 7.32 acres along Route 30 in Amsterdam, N.Y. The project would comprise …
The ‘Wows’ and Woes of Adding Wine Storage to Self-Storage: A Manager’s Tale
If you’re looking for a way to liven up your self-storage business, attract an untapped customer base and create additional revenue, consider adding wine storage. But first, read these first-hand lessons learned by the management team at Pacific …
Delaware Beach Storage Center of Lewes, DE, Featured on ‘DelmarvaLife’ TV Program
Delaware Beach Storage Center (DBSC) in Lewes, Del., recently sponsored a TV segment on spring cleaning for “DelmarvaLife,” a program that offers community members advice on a range of topics. The show is broadcast Monday through Friday on …
Self-Storage Marketplace SpareFoot Imagines What Would Happen if Dogs Needed Storage
Online self-storage marketplace SpareFoot is back with another creative spot to promote its services to consumers. This short video imagines what would happen if a canine couple, expecting 11 little ones, needed to declutter and move park souvenir…
Self-Storage REITs Schedule Conference Calls to Discuss 1Q 2017 Financial Results
The five largest publicly traded, U.S.-based self-storage real estate investment trusts (REITs)—CubeSmart, Extra Space Storage Inc., Life Storage Inc., National Storage Affiliates Trust and Public Storage Inc.—have announced when and how th…
EasyCode Case Study: Using Mobile Technology to Improve a Self-Storage Facility
This case study by PTI Security Systems focuses on the company’s EasyCode mobile app and how it helped SpaceMax Storage add value to its property while delivering convenience to customers. Learn how the mobile app works and what you can gain by incorpo…
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Insights From a First-Time Self-Storage Developer: The Final Chapter, Lessons Learned
Capturing lessons learned is an integral part of every self-storage project and serves numerous purposes. A new facility developer shares the successes and errors experienced in building Delaware Beach Storage Center in Lewes, Del.
U-Haul Self-Storage Acquires The Storage Place in Texarkana, AR
Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,300 self-storage locations across North America, has acquired The Storage Place in Texarkana, Ark. The 2.5-acre property at 5204 Links Drive comprises 40,275 square feet of storage spa…
Self-Storage Technology Firm storEDGE Releases Integrated Business-Intelligence Tools
storEDGE, a provider of software and other technology for the self-storage industry, has released built-in business-intelligence (BI) tools for its management software. Using the tools, operators will be able to customize and analyze key performance in…