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.

Dainton Self Storage Owner Fights to Open Farm and Garden Center in Chudleigh, England

Nov 12, 2019

Paul Maddicott, owner of U.K.-based Dainton Self Storage, has scrapped plans to convert the former Rock Farm Nursery in Chudleigh, England, into an upscale farm shop and garden center. Despite a swell of support from community residents and...

Lakeside Self Storage, Halminen Family Donate $2M to Ontario's Bowmanville Hospital Expansion

Nov 11, 2019

The Halminen Family Foundation, which operates Lakeside Self Storage and Halminen Homes in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, has given $2,000,001 to the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation (BHF) to support the redevelopment and expansion of Lakeridge...

Keepsafe Storage Centres of Scotland Opens Dunfermline Facility to Keep Up With Demand

Nov 11, 2019

Scottish self-storage operator Keepsafe Storage Centres has opened a new location in the Pitreavie Business Park in Dunfermline, Scotland, to keep up with population growth and rising demand for storage. The facility off Queensferry Road was built...

UK Self-Storage Operator Lok'nStore Releases Preliminary Financial Results for Fiscal 2019

Nov 07, 2019

U.K. self-storage operator Lok'nStore Group PLC has released preliminary financial results for its 2019 fiscal year, which ended July 31. Self-storage revenue increased 9 percent year over year to £16 million, with adjusted store earnings before...

Access Self Storage of Southampton, England, Collects Toys for Charity

Nov 05, 2019

As part of its Christmas Charity Appeal, Access Self Storage of Southampton, England, is collecting new toys for the Southampton City and Region Action to Combat Hardship (SCRATCH). The organization provides services to help relieve the effects of...

Stow-It Self Storage of Ontario, Canada, Wins Chamber ‘Business Excellence Award’

Nov 04, 2019

Stow-It Self Storage of Ontario, Canada, received a “Business Excellence Award” last month from the Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce. The operator won in the category for “Small Office/Home Office.” ...

UK Self-Storage Operator Safestore Supports ‘Wrap Up’ Coat Drive

Nov 04, 2019

Safestore Holdings PLC, which operates more than 140 self-storage facilities in the United Kingdom, is supporting the “Wrap Up,” a donation drive to collect coats for people in need this winter. It’s the ninth consecutive year the operator has...

Shurgard Self Storage Europe Releases Financial Results for Third-Quarter 2019

Oct 30, 2019

Shurgard Self Storage Europe SARL, the European affiliate of U.S.-based real estate investment trust Public Storage Inc., has released financial results for the third quarter that ended Sept. 30. In general, the company showed gains in key areas...

Canadian Self-Storage Operator Strathroy Mini Wins Chamber ‘Small Business Award’

Oct 30, 2019

Strathroy Mini Storage Ltd. in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, received the “Mainstreet Credit Union Small Business of the Year Award” from the Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented to facility co-owner Sue Looman at an Oct...

WestShore U-Lock Mini Storage of Victoria, Canada, Wins ‘Best of’ Award

Oct 29, 2019

WestShore U-Lock Mini Storage of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, was named a winner in the “2019 Best of the WestShore Awards,” sponsored by the “Goldstream News Gazette” and the WestShore Chamber of Commerce. The operator won in the “Best...

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