Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,300 self-storage locations across North America, is converting a former Kmart store to self-storage in Grand Junction, Colo. The structure at 2809 North Ave. is in a strip mall and com…
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A&A Mini Storage & Wine Cellar in British Columbia, Canada, Changes Hands
A&A Mini Storage & Wine Cellar, a self-storage facility in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, has been sold to Garna and Dale Mager. The sellers were Cy and Lorraine Taylor, who owned and operated the business for more than 24 years, accordi…
Access Storage Now Acquires Self-Storage Facility in Birdseye, IN
Access Storage Now, which owns and operates 11 locations in South Indiana, has purchased Birdseye Self-Storage in Birdseye, Ind., from owner Steve Morrow. The property at 5 Poplar St. contains climate-controlled and drive-up units.
AG Self Storage to Open in Johnson, VT
AG Self Storage LLC is nearing completion on a new facility in Johnson, Vt. The property at 1015 Route 15 is expected to open this month. The site is bordered by perimeter fencing, including an ornamental section along Route 15 for aesthetics. It also …
3rd Annual Latin America Self Storage Expo to Take Place in Miami, April 24-26
The third annual Latin America Self Storage Expo, an event designed for facility developers, investors and operators interested in the Central and South America markets, will be held April 24-26 at the Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel in Miami. The co…
Why Your Self-Storage Business Needs a Facebook Page
In this “Time for Action” video from 3 Mile Domination, Jim Ross discusses the importance of having a Facebook page for your self-storage business. He notes that many operators don’t have one, even though it’s free and easy to c…
The Elements of Self-Storage Style: Design Factors to Ensure Success
Though self-storage facility design may appear straightforward, there are several factors to consider when building a property for success. Here are ideas for creating a unique architectural presence while maintaining cost-efficiency, function and secu…
Man Shot at Self-Storage Facility in Brookings, OR
Update 1/15/18 – The Curry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Robert Kris Stanley of Brookings, Ore., in connection with the self-storage shooting incident that injured Terebesi. Authorities arrested Stanley, 27, on Jan. 5 in Shelton, Wash. He …
Devon Self Storage Acquires 3-Property Portfolio in Ottawa County, MI
Devon Self Storage, a California-based operator that owns or manages 46 facilities nationwide, has acquired a family-owned portfolio consisting of three properties in Ottawa County, Mich. The sites comprise 212,668 square feet of rentable space in 1,29…
ISS News Desk: West Coast Cities Put the Freeze on Self-Storage Development With ‘Emergency’ Moratoriums
With winter upon us, cities across the nation continue to put the freeze on self-storage businesses by imposing emergency moratoriums on facility development or considering tighter restrictions. This News Desk examines recent bans enacted on the West C…