U-Haul of Sierra Vista to Close after 36 Years

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U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sierra Vista will permanently close on July 20, 2020, after serving the Cochise County area since 1984. The property will be leased to a new tenant while maintaining ownership. Customers can access U-Haul products 1.2 miles away at the Veterans Park location, acquired in 2018, which offers various moving and storage services. This closure will result in the loss of three U-Haul Team Members. U-Haul continues to operate amidst COVID-19, implementing safety protocols. For more details, visit uhaul.com.

Positive

• Maintaining ownership of the Sierra Vista property to lease it to a new tenant.
• Nearby access to U-Haul services at Veterans Park, enhancing customer convenience.
• Continued operation during COVID-19 reinforces U-Haul's essential service status.

Negative

• Closure of the Sierra Vista location may reduce market presence.
• Layoff of three team members due to the closure.

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz., July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sierra Vista, a self-move store at 700 E. Fry Blvd., is permanently closing its doors on July 20.

Plans call for U-Haul® to maintain ownership of the property and lease the facility to a new tenant. The facility has been serving DIY movers in Cochise County since 1984.

Customers of the Sierra Vista location can find U-Haul products just 1.2 miles away at -85635%2F828077%2F%3Futm_campaign%3Dprnews%26utm_source%3Dreal-estate%26utm_medium%3Dself-storage&a=U-Haul+Moving+%26+Storage+of+Veterans+Park" rel="nofollow">U-Haul Moving & Storage of Veterans Park at 2011 E. Fry Blvd. The facility, site of a former Kmart® store that U-Haul acquired in 2018, offers truck and trailer sharing, self-storage units, U-Box® portable moving and storage containers, moving supplies and boxes, towing equipment and hitch accessories, bike racks and more.

Acquisition of the Veterans Park store 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.

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.

As a result of the Sierra Vista store closing, three U-Haul Team Members will be let go.

As an essential service provider, U-Haul has remained open throughout the COVID-19 outbreak while offering contactless programs and enhanced cleaning protocols, including added steps for sanitizing equipment between customer transactions. U-Haul products are used daily by First Responders; delivery companies bringing needed supplies to people's homes; small businesses trying to remain afloat; college students; and countless other dependent groups, in addition to the household mover.

Please visit uhaul.com/announcement for more information on how U-Haul is keeping its Team Members and customers safe during the summer moving season.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of 22,000 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 167,000 trucks, 120,000 trailers and 43,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 697,000 rooms and 60.7 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry, and is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S.

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

Why is U-Haul closing the Sierra Vista location?

U-Haul is closing the Sierra Vista location as part of long-term strategic plans and to address shifts in demographics.

When is the U-Haul Sierra Vista location closing?

The U-Haul Sierra Vista location is closing permanently on July 20, 2020.

What services are available at the nearby U-Haul Veterans Park location?

The Veterans Park location offers truck and trailer sharing, self-storage units, and moving supplies.

How long has U-Haul operated in Sierra Vista?

U-Haul has been serving the Sierra Vista area since 1984.

Will U-Haul continue to operate during COVID-19?

Yes, U-Haul has remained open during COVID-19, providing essential services and implementing safety protocols.