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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.

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An American Perspective of the Asian Self-Storage Market

Feb 05, 2019

After attending the Self Storage Expo Asia in Bangkok, a U.S. self-storage veteran walked away with a fresh perspective on the local industry. Here’s her take on the emerging market’s challenges and achievements.

Tenant Fire Victims Threaten Lawsuit Against Shurgard Self Storage in Croydon, England

Jan 15, 2019

Tenants of a Croydon, England, Shurgard Self Storage facility that was destroyed by fire on Dec. 31 are planning to sue the company. Though it’s not clear if legal steps will include a class-action suit, 1,198 customers lost belongings in the...

Dymon Storage Continues Toronto Self-Storage Expansion Plan

Jan 14, 2019

Update 1/14/19 – Dymon Storage has proposed a mixed-use development featuring self-storage, office and retail space for 850 York Mills in Toronto. The nine-story structure would comprise 32,899 square meters of self-storage largely surrounded...

Introducing Self-Storage to India: Orange Makes Its Debut

Jan 08, 2019

Industry newcomer Orange Self Storage opened its first facility this year, in North Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Learn more about the company and the country’s promising self-storage market.

The Young Italian Market: Self-Storage Development and Trends in 'The Boot'

Dec 25, 2018

With only about 50 facilities countrywide, the Italian self-storage industry is young compared to other European markets. Vanessa Digoncelli of the local association discusses the state of the business, new development, challenges and more.

Country Hills Opens New Self-Storage Facility in Calgary, Alberta

Dec 24, 2018

Country Hills Storage has opened a new self-storage facility in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The property comprises 50,750 rentable square feet in 905 units. It’s six miles south of two other company locations and will serve a population of 599,000...

UK Self-Storage Operator Big Yellow to Build 9 Sites, Expand 2 Others

Dec 21, 2018

Update 12/21/18 – Big Yellow has received approval for a mixed-use project in Battersea that will include a 72,000-square-foot self-storage facility, 168 housing units and 18,500 square feet of artist-studio, office and retail space. The company’s...

UK Self-Storage Operator Big Yellow Acquires Industrial Property for £28M

Dec 20, 2018

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...

i-Store Self Storage of Thailand Partners With Thai Movers

Dec 19, 2018

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 Ireland Pays Tribute to Cranberries Lead Singer Dolores O'Riordan

Dec 12, 2018

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...

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