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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The Self Storage Association of the United Kingdom (SSA-UK) will host a networking event on May 10 at the Chester Racecourse horseracing track in Chester, England. “Day at Chester Races” will be held in conjunction with Ladies Day...
InfraRed NF, a Hong Kong-based real estate investment fund operated by a joint venture, has invested $50 million to acquire a 90 percent stake in local self-storage operator RedBox Storage Ltd. RedBox intends to use the investment money to expand...
B.E. Webbe Self Storage recently completed the first phase in converting a former woodworking plant in Rotherham, England. The Mangham Road facility comprises 20,000 square feet in 105 units. The second phase of construction is expected to begin...
Update 4/16/18 – Triton Construction Ltd. has begun development work on Big Yellow’s 92,000-square-foot Castlefield self-storage facility. The £12 million project was originally proposed as six stories but will be five. Steel...
In this video from Australia-based Kennards Self Storage, business development manager Fiona Harding explains how the company’s commercial tenants benefit from its national-account program. Businesses ranging from e-retailers to nurseries to...
