7-Eleven Australia expects to open three new stores in Queensland by the end of August, spearheaded by a new format concept store in the Brisbane suburb of Bowen Hills.
The Bowen Hills store opened yesterday (6 August) at 25 King Street, Bowen Hills. It is one of the largest in 7-Eleven Australia’s network, employing 27 team members. The store stocks an extended range of everyday essentials as well as an expanded food offer, including more meal options for all times of the day.
“The new format concept store is about providing more of the products our customers want, when they want them and in the most convenient way possible,” says newly appointed 7-Eleven CEO and Managing Director Fiona Hayes.
“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.
“For existing customers, new consumers, or people who haven’t visited one of our stores in while, it’s a great time to check out our value led offers and great quality. Options like our 7-Eleven Onigiri which are only $3.70, provide delicious, fresh food options at a time when everyday value has never been more important to Australians.
“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.”
7-Eleven’s expansion in Queensland means its network will grow to approximately 222 stores in the state by the end of August with 7-Eleven Kedron due to open tomorrow (8 August) at 485 Gympie Road, and 7-Eleven Moffat Beach at 51 Roderick Street scheduled to open next week (15 August).
Investing in Queensland
7-Eleven says it has been investing in the Queensland market for more than 42 years.
“Since we opened our first store in Redcliffe in 1982, we have invested at least $120 million dollars in Queensland on store fit out and set up alone,” says Ms Hayes.
“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 2300 Queenslanders who work in our corporate and franchised store networks, and in our support team.
“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.
“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.”
