Analysis: The self-storage phenomenon. How our lack of space at home is unlocking room for growth in a fast-moving industry
They’re big, they’re brash and they’ve become a common sight on our ring roads and out-of-town developments.
Self-storage units are a factor of modern life. The industry is worth an estimated £1.3bn, having grown by 5% over the past year.
Some 67.5m sq ft of space is now dedicated to charging us to store our clutter in 2,200-plus sites across the UK.
And all the forecasts are for more expansion as new tech-driven operators come into the industry and the market leaders, such as Safestore and Big Yellow, plan more growth... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...
