U-Haul of North Carlisle Store Closes after 39 Years

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The U-Haul store in North Carlisle, which had been serving customers for 39 years, has closed as of May 31, 2022. The closure affects five employees and is part of U-Haul's strategy to adapt to evolving market conditions, including demographics and competition. U-Haul retains ownership of the 7,186-square-foot building and continues to offer services through its U-Haul Moving & Storage location at a former Kmart site. The company emphasizes its network of over 21,000 dealers in the U.S. and Canada to support DIY movers.

Positive

• U-Haul retains ownership of the closed facility for potential future use.
• Continues to serve local customers through alternative locations.

Negative

• Closure of the North Carlisle store resulted in the layoff of five employees.

CARLISLE, Pa., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U-Haul of North Carlisle store at 1111 Harrisburg Pike recently closed its doors after 39 years of serving the local community.

The facility had been serving do-it-yourself moving customers since 1983. Current plans call for U-Haul® to maintain ownership of the 7,186-square-foot building.

As a result of the May 31 closing, five Team Members were let go.

Local U-Haul Companies are always exploring opportunities for growth as they pursue means to better serve the needs of customers, but sometimes find it necessary to close or relocate stores. Reasons for closures can include: long-term strategic plans; physical plant limitations, including insufficient square footage; shifts in demographics; trends in migration; expansion of the U-Haul neighborhood dealer network; and proximity to other new or existing U-Haul stores.

U-Haul continues to serve local customers at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Carlisle, site of the former Kmart® property at 1180 Walnut Bottom Road.

U-Haul dealers in and around Carlisle are also available to meet the needs of DIY movers. U-Haul has partnered with independent dealers to offer rental equipment since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul partnership. When customers rent from U-Haul dealers, they are directly supporting small businesses in their community. Because no financial investment is required, dealers are not U-Haul franchises. They are simply small businesses committing their lot space for U-Haul equipment and time to meet the mobility needs of customers. Learn more about how to partner with U-Haul at uhaul.com/dealer.

About U-HAUL

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America and offers 876,000 rentable storage units and 75.1 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America. 

Contact: 

Andrea Batchelor 
Jeff Lockridge 
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com 
Phone: 602-263-6981 
Website: uhaul.com

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SOURCE U-Haul

FAQ

What happened to the U-Haul store in North Carlisle?

The U-Haul store in North Carlisle closed its doors on May 31, 2022, after 39 years of operation.

Why did U-Haul close the North Carlisle store?

The closure was part of U-Haul's strategic response to factors like demographic shifts and competition.

How many employees were affected by the U-Haul store closure?

Five employees were let go due to the closure of the North Carlisle store.

What will happen to the building after the U-Haul store closure?

U-Haul will maintain ownership of the 7,186-square-foot building after the store's closure.

Where can customers go for U-Haul services after the North Carlisle closure?

Customers can access U-Haul services at the Moving & Storage location of Carlisle and through many local U-Haul dealers.