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.
U.K. self-storage operator Big Yellow Group PLC is acquiring the Wyvern Industrial Estate in New Malden, England, southwest of London, for £28 million. The company currently operates an 81,000-square-foot facility on the grounds that consumes...
Storage Asia Co. Ltd., which operates i-Store Self Storage in Thailand, has signed an agreement with Thai Movers Ltd. to integrate the companies’ storage and moving services. The partnership is designed to combine the “operational strength” of...
Limerick Self Storage of Limerick, Ireland, has created a video in tribute to Dolores O’Riordan, the local-born lead singer of Irish band The Cranberries. The town’s “most beloved daughter” died in January...
In another great entry from New Zealand self-storage operator National Mini Storage, spokesperson Leigh Hart shares the most “amazing thing” that’s ever happened in his life during a live radio broadcast. He quickly finds himself in trouble with ...
