Inside Self-Storage - United Kingdom Self-Storage

Dumfries, Scotland, Gets First Self-Storage Facility

The first self-storage facility in Southwest Scotland opened in Dumfries this week. ...More

July 13, 2009

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Big Yellow Self Storage Revenue Falls in Second Quarter

U.K. self-storage operator Big Yellow Group Plc recently reported that its second-quarter 2009 revenue fell 6 percent, though the company saw positive occupancy performance in June. ...More

July 7, 2009

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SafeStor Financial Results Show Company Growth

U.K. self-storage company Safestore has released its financial results for the six months ended April 30, 2009, showing growth even in a down economy. ...More

July 6, 2009

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Isle of Wight Self-Storage Facility Changes Hands

Robert Hampson has purchased InnerSpaces Self Storage at Readers Business Park in Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. ...More

June 9, 2009

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UK's Access Self Storage Rebrands Marketing for Changing Focus

U.K.-based marketing agency 300million has created a new brand identity for Access Self Storage to emphasize the company's expansion and its emphasis on mixed-use facilities. ...More

May 27, 2009

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Ireland Company Suggests Self-Storage to Deflect Residential Crime

Ireland self-storage company Need More Space claims Dubliners are falling into the "biscuit tin trap" and becoming easy prey for burglars, citing its services as a ready fix for the dilemma. ...More

May 21, 2009

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Big Yellow Announces Big Loss, Puts New Shares on Market

U.K. self-storage company Big Yellow today announced a pre-tax loss of £71.5 million for the year ended March 31, 2009. The company will sell up to 11.6 million new shares to fund the acquisition and development of new sites. ...More

May 18, 2009

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U.K. Self-Storage Operator Revamps Website

U.K.-based Access Self Storage has appointed Redweb to re-design and build its company website to improve the user experience, increase sales and showcase its new corporate branding. ...More

May 14, 2009

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Big Yellow Self Storage Launches Social-Media Competition

Big Yellow Self Storage will be running a competition to offer motivated users of social media the chance to win a one-month paid internship with the company. ...More

May 11, 2009

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East London Residents Irate Over Self-Storage Facility

Residents of an East London neighborhood are irate over the construction of a self-storage facility they believe will be an eyesore. ...More

May 11, 2009

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