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U.K. Self-Storage Grows Despite Weak Economy

A new report by Mintel Reports shows the U.K.’s self-storage industry has continued to grow despite the weak economy. ...More
February 10, 2010
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Lok'nStore Self Storage Issues Trading Statement for Jan. 31, 2010

U.K. self-storage firm Lok'nStore this week issued a trading statement in advance of its interim results for the six months ending Jan. 31, 2010, which are scheduled for release on April 26. ...More
February 2, 2010
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U.K.'s Safestore Self-Storage Reports Loss for 2009

Regardless of a steady increase in customers, declining property value caused Safestore, one of the United Kingdom’s largest self-storage companies, to report a full-year loss for 2009. ...More
February 1, 2010
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Fourth Quarter Up for Big Yellow Self-Storage, 2010 Will Be 'Patchy'

Big Yellow Group, parent company of Big Yellow Self Storage, reported higher-than-expected performance for the fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, 2009, but the company’s chief executive, James Gibson, says 2010 will still be challenging. ...More
January 14, 2010
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In the Spotlight: Talking With Big Yellow Self Storage

Inside Self-Storage spoke with several executives from Big Yellow Self Storage earlier this fall to discuss how the company has fared during the global downturn, its new commitment to the environment, and its plans for future growth. ...More
December 26, 2009
Posted in Articles
Self-Storage: Part of an International Community

Self-storage markets worldwide are at various levels of saturation in regard to development. The global business community has gained knowledge from watching the evolution of the U.S. industry, which has shortened the learning curve in many areas. The result is newer ...More
December 14, 2009 John Fogg
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Big Yellow Self Storage Secures Funding Deal With Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets

Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets has led a recent funding deal, securing a £325 million syndicated transaction for Big Yellow Group PLC, a U.K. self-storage brand. ...More
December 7, 2009
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The U.K. Self-Storage Industry Proves Resilient in a Recession

Like all real estate-centric business markets, the U.K. self-storage sector has felt the impact of the global recession and the significant retrenchment of the housing market. However, the industry has shown positive signs and exhibits strong economic fundamentals. ...More
December 6, 2009 Tim Edghill
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U.K. Self-Storage Market Showing Signs of Stabilization

Often linked to the housing market, the U.K. self-storage industry suffered some setbacks during the worldwide recession, but now appears to be stabilizing. In some areas, the shuffle in the housing industry actually created more demand for some operators. ...More
December 2, 2009
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U.K. Martial Arts Pro Turns Self-Storage Unit Into Gym

Philip Else has retrofitted an 800-square-foot self-storage unit at a Safestore facility in Reading, Britain, into a windowless martial arts training compound. ...More
November 30, 2009
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