U-Haul Store on Byrne Road in Toledo to Close Retail Showroom
U-Haul is closing its retail showroom at 2366 Byrne Road in Toledo after 28 years of service, effective October 3, 2022. The facility will continue to operate as a self-storage site with 475 units managed remotely. This decision has resulted in the layoff of three team members. The closure is part of a broader strategy to enhance services, influenced by factors such as demographic shifts and regional market conditions. U-Haul remains committed to supporting local dealers and small businesses through partnerships, continuing its service to DIY movers.
- The facility will still operate as a self-storage unit, maintaining service continuity for customers.
- U-Haul continues to strengthen its network of over 21,000 independent dealers, supporting small businesses.
- Closure of the retail showroom may reduce direct customer engagement and sales opportunities in Toledo.
- Layoff of three team members indicates potential adverse impacts on local employment.
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TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul Moving & Storage at Byrne Road will close its retail showroom and cease most on-site services on Monday.
The store at 2366 Byrne Road served the do-it-yourself moving public in and around Toledo for 28 years. Three Team Members will be let go due to the Oct. 3 changes.
The location will continue to serve as a U-Haul self-storage facility. The 475 self-storage units will be operated remotely by U-Haul Moving & Storage of South End at 1415 S. Detroit. The store is only two miles from the closing Byrne Road retail showroom.
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, shops and offices. Reasons for closures can include: long-term strategic plans; safety and security concerns; physical site conditions and limitations; shifts in demographics; availability of local Team Members; trends in migration; expansion of the U-Haul neighborhood dealer network; proximity to other new or existing Company locations; and external factors.
U-Haul dealers in and around Toledo continue 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 895,000 rentable storage units and 76.6 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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