Inside Self-Storage - United Kingdom Self-Storage

Analysts Expect Solid Self-Storage Performance From U.K’s Safestore

Although shares for Safestore Holdings have lost a third of their value since the beginning of 2010, analysts expect good things from U.K. company's half-year results, to be released this week. ...More

June 14, 2010

Posted in News

U.K.’s Big Yellow Group Posts First-Quarter Profit

Big Yellow Group Plc, a U.K. self-storage operator, posted a pre-tax profit of £10.2m (approximately $12.6 million) for the first quarter ending March 31, 2010, compared with a loss of £71.5m (approximately $88.5 million) for the same period last year. ...More

May 17, 2010

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U.K.’s The Store Room Renting Self-Storage to More Start-Up Businesses

More local start-up businesses are renting self-storage units as office space and workshops in the United Kingdom, according to one self-storage operator. ...More

April 26, 2010

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Lok'n Store Sees Increased Earnings for Six Months Ended Jan. 31

EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) for U.K. self-storage operator Lok’n Store Group increased 14.5% to £1.45 million for the six months ended Jan. 31, 2010. ...More

April 26, 2010

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London Self-Storage Facility Completes Renovation

Lock and Leave Self Storage in Wandsworth, London, England, have completed major renovation to help improve the facility and the customer experience. ...More

April 8, 2010

Posted in News, Construction

Safebox Portable Storage

U.K. self-storage operator Safebox now offers portable storage in addition to self-storage and document-storage services. ...More

April 6, 2010

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England’s Space Station Self Storage Gives Back to Community

Space Station Self Storage in Slough, Berkshire, England, is giving back to the community including giving Easter eggs to children at a local hospital. ...More

April 6, 2010

Posted in News

Scottish Self-Storage Tycoon Buys 12 Sites, Looks for More

Scottish entrepreneur Alister Jack is looking for additional self-storage sites after purchasing 12 U.K. facilities for his Alligator Self Storage chain. ...More

March 22, 2010

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Big Yellow Self-Storage Donates Units for Sport Relief Fundraiser

The Big Yellow Self Storage store in Twickenham, London, supported Sport Relief 2010, a three-day fundraising event, by donating units to store 200 bikes for English rugby player Lawrence Dallaglio and his cycling team. ...More

March 22, 2010

Posted in News

U.K.’s Bridgepoint Sells Half its Safestore Self-Storage Shares

Bridgepoint, a U.K. private equity firm, is selling half of its stake in self-storage giant Safestore. ...More

March 18, 2010

Posted in News, Finance