International

The self-storage industry continues to blossom around the globe as demand for the service drives growth. Maturing and new markets face a number of challenges including barriers to entry, consumer ignorance, lack of land or funding, and others. However, operators worldwide are finding a foothold and celebrate many successful business ventures.

How Has COVID-19 Affected Self-Storage Rentals in the U.S. and Canada? Let’s Look at the Survey Data

Jun 19, 2020

A pair of recent surveys examined the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on self-storage rental activity in Canada and the United States. An executive from Apple Self Storage delves into the data, comparing results from the two countries and...

SmartStop Converts Industrial Building to Self-Storage in Ontario, Canada

Jun 18, 2020

Update 6/18/20 – SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc., formerly known as Strategic Storage Trust II Inc., opened its conversion project in Ontario, Canada. It’s the company’s 12th wholly owned location in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The facility...

Big Yellow Self Storage Announces Financial Results for 2020 Fiscal Year, Ended March 31

Jun 10, 2020

U.K. self-storage operator Big Yellow Group PLC released financial results for its 2020 fiscal year, which ended March 31. The company reported same-store revenue of £128.2 million, up 3.8 percent year over year. Total revenue for the period was ...

Self Storage Association of the United Kingdom Announces Annual Award Winners

Jun 10, 2020

The Self Storage Association of the United Kingdom (SSA-UK) announced the winners of its 2020 industry awards this week. The annual program highlights the achievements of self-storage individuals and companies, according to a press release...

Singapore Self-Storage Operator StorHub Partners with GoGoVan Transportation Service

Jun 09, 2020

As part of its coronavirus response, Singapore self-storage operator StorHub has partnered with GoGoVan, an Asia-based, on-demand ridesharing service that specializes in transporting freight and goods in urban areas. The collaboration will give...

Stor-Age Self-Storage Promotes Struggling South Africa Businesses During COVID-19

Jun 09, 2020

Stor-Age Property REIT, which operates self-storage facilities primarily in South Africa, launched an online campaign to promote local businesses that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. “Local Business Spotlight” profiles...

Arrests Made in Connection With 19 Self-Storage Burglaries in Orangeville, Ontario

May 28, 2020

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Australia REIT Abacus Property Acquires 7% Stake in Rival National Storage REIT

May 19, 2020

Abacus Property Group, an Australia-based, publicly traded, diversified real estate investment trust (REIT) with interests in office, residential, retail and self-storage properties, has incrementally acquired a 7 percent stake in rival self...

Red Squirrel Storage Centres of Scotland Innovates in the Face of COVID-19

May 19, 2020

Red Squirrel Storage Centres, which operates two self-storage facilities in Broxburn and Cumbernauld, Scotland, has incorporated new technology to help its customers and staff practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. The...

Big Yellow Self Storage Supports British Red Cross During COVID-19

May 07, 2020

U.K. self-storage operator Big Yellow Group PLC is supporting the British Red Cross (BRC) in its quest to loan wheelchairs to people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. The operator is providing free storage for BRC at 27 of its locations...