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To be successful in self-storage, you need to be informed. Whether it’s the latest news, business trends or upcoming events, there’s always something exciting happening in the industry. Check this page for the ongoing announcements.

ISS Publishes Digital Issue Focused on Canadian Self-Storage Market

Sep 14, 2021

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has published a digital issue focused on the Canadian market. The free publication, “Growing Storage in the Great White North,” explores the state of the self-storage industry as it relates to development and real estate...

Texas Governor Signs Optional Towing Bill Into Law for Self-Storage Operators

Sep 14, 2021

Update 9/14/21 – The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has published detailed guidelines for transferring self-storage tenant property to a licensed vehicle-storage facility (VSF) under SB 1181. Once the towing conditions outlined in the...

Self-Storage Software Startup Stora Raises £500K for Expansion in the UK and US

Sep 14, 2021

Update 9/14/21 – Stora has received additional investment from self-storage entrepreneur David Milton. The undisclosed amount will triple his stake in the company, according to a press release...

Ocoee, FL, Considers Temporary Moratorium on Self-Storage Development

Sep 10, 2021

The Ocoee City, FL, Commission this week discussed whether to impose a temporary moratorium on self-storage development. The ordinance would affect projects in the general-commercial, restricted-manufacturing and warehousing zones, according to...

Shurgard Self Storage Unveils Growth Strategies During ‘Investor Day’

Sep 10, 2021

Shurgard Self Storage Europe SARL, the European affiliate of U.S.-based real estate investment trust Public Storage Inc., this week unveiled its corporate growth initiatives during a virtual Investor Day. The plan includes an aggressive...

Driver Crashes Into Fresno, CA, Self-Storage Facility After Charging at Police With His Car

Sep 08, 2021

A driver in Fresno, California, attempted to hit a police officer and an arrested man early Monday, then crashed his car into a self-storage building. The incident at Derrell's Mini Storage happened just after midnight, according to sources...

Self-Storage Operators Make List of Top Customer-Service Companies by ‘Newsweek,’ Statista

Sep 08, 2021

Update 9/8/21 – Five self-storage operators were named among “America’s Best Customer-Service Companies” for 2022 by “Newsweek” magazine and data-research firm Statista. CubeSmart, Extra Space Storage Inc., Life Storage, SecurCare Self Storage and...

Real Estate Valuation Firm Integra Realty Resources Sells 5 Appraisal Offices to BBG

Sep 08, 2021

Integra Realty Resources (IRR), a real estate valuation and consulting firm that specializes in self-storage and other property types, has sold five of its appraisal offices in the Southeast to BBG, a commercial real estate firm providing third...

EZstorit Announces Scholarships for Self-Storage Employees, Family Members

Sep 08, 2021

Update 9/8/21 – After reviewing more than 400 applications, Ezstorit.com has awarded its 2021 Self Storage Employee Scholarships to college students Jonathan Herberger and MiKayla McGuire...

Self-Storage REIT Life Storage Announces Executive Leadership Transition

Sep 06, 2021

Life Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust and management company, announced executive-leadership changes that’ll be effective Dec. 31. Chief operating officer Edward Killeen will retire. David Dodman, senior vice president of...

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To be successful in self-storage, you need to be informed. Whether it’s the latest news, business trends or upcoming events, there’s always something exciting happening in the industry. Check this page for the ongoing announcements.

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