Retail

Not only do retail merchandise sales add revenue to your self-storage operation, they can ultimately lead to more unit rentals. Learn how to set up a store display and overall program for your moving and packing supplies that’s attractive and...

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.

Selling boxes, locks and packing materials at your self-storage facility requires more than just keeping inventory in stock. You need a plan. The best way to entice your customers to buy these items is through proper pricing and attractive displays.

As self-storage continues to move away from the “industrial” moniker and likened more to a “retail” offering, operators are experimenting with products and services that will meet their existing renters’ needs as well as attract a new demographic...

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.