
Self-storage
UK self-storage space doubled in 10 years to >44m sqft in 2017. That’s 0.7 sqft for each person, the highest in Europe. USA self-storage is 7 sqft per person, despite its homes being the world’s largest. UK: 1,160 indoor & 345 outdoor sites, 450k customers, £750m ($930m) annual sales. We over-estimate the space we need & under-estimate the cost. Just 23% of customers visit their unit weekly. Can’t store animals/plants. Most-asked query: “Can I stay the night?”
Guessed the Word? Series 48 (1/10) [pic: mobiusdream]