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NEWS 7-ELEVEN EXPANDS INVESTMENT IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA 7A new 7-Eleven store in Colac, Victoria opened in December, which the company says represents a continuation of its investment in regional jobs and growth. -Eleven says its new store in Victoria’s Western District, on the corner of Colac’s Murray and Scott Streets and led by Colac local Cameron Gibson as Store Manager, contributes at least 10 new jobs to the area. General Manager of Retail Operations for 7-Eleven Braeden Lord says the company was pleased to have found a new home in regional Victoria. “Colac is a wonderful, thriving town, and the local community has made us feel incredibly welcome,” he said. “Thanks to our new supply chain capability, it’s exciting that we’re able to unlock new opportunities like this and bring the unique 7-Eleven offer to more regional communities. “Over the past few years, we’ve grown into major Australian regional centres including Toowoomba, Bathurst and Ballarat.” With more than 216 stores owned and operated by small family businesses and 3200 staff employed across the Victorian store network and support office, Mr Lord says he was proud that 7-Eleven continued to provide new career opportunities across the state. Further growth is expected in regional Victoria in 2021, with potential growth areas including the Western District and Gippsland. 7-Eleven Corporate Store Manager Cameron Gibson. 8 CONVENIENCE WORLD JAN/FEB, 2021 7-Eleven Colac.