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New Jobless Claims Up, Retail Sales Down

New jobless claims were up in July, while retail sales were down, according to new reports released by the Commerce Department and Labor Department. Retail sales fell 0.1 percent last month. ...More
August 13, 2009
Posted in News
Risk-Proofing Your Boat/RV-Storage Operation: Insurance and More

Before adding boat and RV storage to an existing or new facility, self-storage operators should determine their insurance exposures and other risks. ...More
August 12, 2009 Jenny Bortman
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues
Developing Self-Storage Condos: A Wild, Unpredictable Ride

The developer of Eucalyptus at Beaumont discusses challenges to building and leasing a resort-inspired storage-condo facility in today’s economic environment. ...More
August 10, 2009 Ted Deits
Posted in Articles, Development
Baja Construction Introduces Solar Support System

Baja Construction's new Solar Support System enables boat and RV owners to harness the sun's energy to generate power. ...More
August 8, 2009
Posted in Articles, Construction
PODS, UniGroup Agree to Marketing Alliance

Mobile-storage company Portable on Demand Storage (PODS) has agreed to a marketing alliance with moving company UniGroup Inc. that will expand marketshare for both companies. ...More
August 7, 2009
Posted in News
Sluggish Sales for Retailers in July

Retail sales were sluggish in July, merchants reported. The dip in sales has retailers worried, particularly as back-to-school shopping season begins this month. ...More
August 6, 2009
Posted in News
Product Showcase: Box-Buddy Helps Self-Storage Renters Get a Grip

Box-Buddy, a small, inexpensive utility knife, punches hand-holds into the sides of corrugated boxes giving self-storage tenants a better grip on boxes when moving in and out of units. ...More
July 30, 2009 Lionel Robitaille
Posted in Articles
New Website

O’Neil Software Inc. launched a newly designed website at Oneil.com that provides customers, potential customers and those interested in getting into the records-management business with information on the industry as well as the company’s products and services. ...More
July 24, 2009
Posted in News
Retail Sales Up in June

Following good news from Goldman Sachs Group, which reported a $2.7 billion profit in the second quarter, more news pushed stocks higher Tuesday. There was a higher-than-expected rise in wholesale prices and retail sales in June. ...More
July 14, 2009
Posted in News
PODS Franchise Owner Supports Numerous SoCal Charities

Steve Yapp, owner of three PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) franchises, has been a regular supporter of many non-profit and charitable organizations in Southern California. ...More
July 13, 2009
Posted in News

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