23+ hour, 43+ min ago   (1144+ words) Sustainability is a hot-button issue in many industries. In self-storage, it offers opportunities to developers and operators alike, though not without challenges. Environmental considerations must be weighed against business objectives, and the path forward isn’t always clear. In this article,…...

2+ day, 8+ min ago   (673+ words) Facilities with engaged, long‑tenured managers show 12% to 18% higher conversion rates. Locations with high manager turnover experience up to 22% higher delinquency. Google reviews mentioning staff friendliness correlate with higher occupancy and longer length of stay. Having worked my way up…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (235+ words) SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc., a self-managed real estate investment trust, signed its first third-party management client in Canada, expanding its platform across North America. The company launched its management program in September in conjunction with the acquisition of Argus…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (325+ words) Inside Self-Storage Self-Storage Investment and Management Firm SROA Capital Launches Fund X SROA Capital LLC, which operates the Storage Rentals of America brand, launched SROA Capital Fund X, targeting $750 million in capital commitments. The funds will be used to acquire…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (215+ words) The business case for building a self-storage brand, not just a facility How service design improves retention and pricing power Examples of standout branding and what makes these strategies stick How to operationalize a brand across multiple locations Related:Pay…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (272+ words) National Storage Partners (NSP), a self-storage brokerage and consulting firm, hired Peter Meyer as a commercial real estate broker to represent the company in Texas. Meyer has experience in marinas, self-storage, vehicle storage and other specialized storage assets, according to…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (381+ words) A man was arrested on June 30 for allegedly locking his girlfriend inside a self-storage unit for two days at MyStorage in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Troy Hofheimer, 49, faces charges of abduction by force, suffocation, and assault and battery, according to a…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (114+ words) “Today's premium storage buyers are looking for much more than a place to park a vehicle," said company president Hamish Bell. “They want flexible spaces that support their lifestyle, hobbies, businesses and investments. Mezzanines allow developers to deliver a more…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (108+ words) Hanson Logistics plans to open more self-storage properties over the next five years. Founded in 1846, Hanson Logistics is a sixth-generation, family-owned business that offers secure warehousing, transport and logistics, and import and export services worldwide. It specializes in operating warehouses…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (163+ words) SpareBox Technologies, which develops management software for the self-storage industry, hired Amanda DiGaspari as chief operating officer. She’ll oversee the building of the company’s AI-native operating system, according to a LinkedIn post by CEO Jackson Stevens. “If you’ve been in…...