7-Eleven Australia plans to open three new sites in Queensland by the end of August, as the company invests in accelerated growth.
The first site to open is 7-Eleven Bowen Hills, a new format concept store which it says will be a peek into the future of convenience retailing in Australia.
Fiona Hayes, CEO and Managing Director of 7-Eleven Australia, said the new format concept store is about providing more of the products customers want, when they want them and in the most convenient way possible.
“This store will have an extended food offer, including more meal options for all times of the day. For us at 7-Eleven Australia, we have had a long-term focus on our food. Now as part of the 7-Eleven International network we are looking forward to working more closely with our international counterparts to grow our food offer.
“Without question, 7-Eleven Japan has one of the best food offers in convenience in the world, so their expertise will be invaluable in helping to set a new benchmark here in Australia.”
The store, at 25 King Street, Bowen Hills, is one of the largest in the company’s network, employing 27 team members, and stocking an extended range of everyday essentials as well as an expanded food offer.
It also offers delivery through UberEats, Door Dash and MenuLog, providing a range of food and convenience essentials to neighbouring residents and workers, either in-store or delivered to their door.
Hayes said that in the coming months and years, 7-Eleven Australia will continue to focus on network growth, customer centric digital innovations, fuel, and merchandise, but at a much more increased pace than before.
“Our new owners 7-Eleven International are excited about the potential growth opportunities here in Australia. With their support, we will be investing in accelerated growth to become the convenient neighbourhood store in more communities across Australia, providing more options for food and merchandise across the day.
“Growth in our store network provides not only direct jobs when the stores are up and running, but also for local builders and other suppliers while the stores are built and fitted out. It also provides ongoing maintenance and supply chain roles with our partners.”
7-Eleven first entered the Queensland market in 1982, with the opening of its Redcliffe store, and has since invested over $120 million in Queensland on store fit-out and set-up alone.
“7-Eleven Australia’s focus on investing in network growth provides more choice and convenience to the local neighbourhoods we serve, as well as providing job opportunities for more than 2,300 Queenslanders who work in our corporate and franchised store networks, and in our support team,” said Hayes.
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