Retail

Self-storage operators have long relied on add-on profit centers to generate extra revenue for their businesses. Among the most popular? The sale of retail merchandise. Offering an assortment of supplies—boxes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, markers...

When it comes to your retail-sales center, not all boxes are created equal. Here are seven types that are ideal for moving and self-storage use. Knowing how to sell their features and benefits to tenants will improve your facility’s bottom line.

As a self-storage operator, you have a captive audience when it comes to retail merchandise. Consider the following advice for managing this successful profit center, including display design, inventory, pricing, sales and marketing.

Office and shipping services can be a great complement to many self-storage businesses. If you’re thinking about adding this profit center to your facility, here are some things to consider.

As the self-storage industry evolves into a more retail-style business, it’s only natural that facilities expand their offerings beyond unit rentals. Here’s how to massively accelerate your retail sales.

Self-storage operators can provide customers with a total solution to their packing, moving and storage needs by offering a robust retail store. These guidelines will help you create organized, well-stocked displays that keep customers coming back...