Now Open: U-Haul Moves into former Lake Livingston Outlet Mall

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U-Haul has opened its first store in Livingston, Texas, at the former Lake Livingston Outlet Mall, following its acquisition on June 12, 2024. The 7.5-acre property at 440 Highway 59 Loop S now offers a range of moving services, including truck rentals, trailers, towing devices, and moving supplies. Future plans include climate-controlled storage, RV and boat parking, and a deluxe showroom. The adaptive reuse of the property aligns with U-Haul's sustainability initiatives, reducing emissions and eliminating blight. U-Haul aims to hire up to 12 local team members and emphasizes hiring veterans. This new center contributes to U-Haul's extensive network of over 190 stores in Texas.

Positive

• U-Haul's adaptive reuse program supports eco-friendly practices by repurposing existing buildings.
• Future plans include 500 rentable storage units, indoor climate-controlled storage, and RV/boat parking.
• U-Haul plans to hire up to 12 local team members, promoting job growth in Livingston.
• The new center expands U-Haul's network to over 190 stores in Texas.
• U-Haul is recognized as a Best for Vets employer and actively recruits veterans.

Negative

• Initial services offered are , with future plans yet to be realized.
• Potential delays in renovations could impact the timeline for offering full services.
• Uncertainty regarding the exact pricing of future services and storage units.

Self-move products are available; climate-controlled storage and RV/boat parking is coming soon

LIVINGSTON, Texas , June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul^® opens for business today at the former Lake Livingston Outlet Mall after its June 12 acquisition of the 7.5-acre property at 440 Highway 59 Loop S.

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Lake Livingston will be the Company's first store in Livingston. The newest U-Haul center in Texas is located off Highway 59 less than 20 miles from Lake Livingston, a recreation haven for boating, fishing and wildlife.

Services available immediately include moving truck rentals, trailers, towing devices, boxes and moving supplies, U-Box portable storage containers, and more. Download the U-Haul app or contact the store at (936) 223-3584.

U-Haul Company's Adaptive Reuse program will be implemented to repurpose the property and give it new life. This ecofriendly strategy for opening new stores reduces emissions, eliminates blight and offers a faster route to providing the quality storage products and self-move services U-Haul customers expect.

Once renovations are done, U-Haul of Lake Livingston will offer indoor climate-controlled storage, drive-up storage, and sustainable truck box storage. There will be at least 500 rentable storage units at affordable price points.

Plans also call for RV and boat storage, professional hitch installation, propane, a deluxe showroom featuring a full line of retail products, and a warehouse for U-Box portable moving and storage containers. Parking spaces for RV and boat storage should be available for rent by the end of 2024.

"We're very excited to invest in Livingston and repurpose the outlet mall to meet growing demand for our services here," said Robert Abidin, U-Haul Company of Northeast Houston president said. "This is a great location where we can cater to the recreational needs of residents who enjoy the benefits of Lake Livingston, while still providing our traditional customer with trusted U-Haul mobility and storage solutions."

Abidin plans to hire up to 12 Team Members to staff the store. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth in Livingston. U-Haul, honored as a Best for Vets employer by The Military Times, actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process. Find U-Haul careers at uhauljobs.com.

Acquisition of the former Lake Livingston Outlet Mall was driven by U-Haul Corporate Sustainability initiatives: U-Haul supports infill developments to help local communities lower their carbon footprint. The adaptive reuse of existing buildings reduces the amount of energy and resources required for new-building materials and helps cities reduce their unwanted inventory of unused buildings.

U-Haul of Lake Livingston adds to a network of more than 190 Company stores currently operating in Texas, which was recently named the No. 1 growth state on the U-Haul Growth Index for the sixth time in the last eight years.

About U-HAUL 

Founded in 1945, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The U-Haul app makes it easy for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and -return options on their smartphones with our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 188,700 trucks, 139,400 trailers and 43,700 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 1,004,000 rentable units and 86.8 million square feet of self-storage space at Company-owned and -managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. Get the U-Haul app from the App Store or Google Play.

Contact:
Yasmine Esparza
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6194
Website: uhaul.com

 

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FAQ

What services does the new U-Haul center in Livingston, Texas, offer?

The new U-Haul center offers moving truck rentals, trailers, towing devices, boxes, moving supplies, and U-Box portable storage containers.

When did U-Haul acquire the property for its new Livingston, Texas, store?

U-Haul acquired the 7.5-acre property on June 12, 2024.

What are the future plans for the U-Haul center in Livingston, Texas?

Future plans include climate-controlled storage, RV and boat parking, a deluxe showroom, and 500 rentable storage units.

How does U-Haul's adaptive reuse program benefit the environment?

U-Haul's adaptive reuse program reduces emissions and energy use by repurposing existing buildings, aligning with their sustainability initiatives.

How many stores does U-Haul have in Texas?

U-Haul currently operates over 190 stores in Texas.