Record 1,800 new domestic convenience stores opened
First written in FY2016. 12 of 17 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-08.
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- FY2026SoftenedAnnual report
「To strengthen our store network, we aim to achieve a net increase of 1,000 stores between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2030 through urban small-format stores, stores serving suburban and depopulated areas, and satellite-format stores operated with reduced staffing, in addition to our conventional standard-format stores.」
The scale and definition of store openings have changed from the conventional system of opening 1,000 stores annually to a net increase of approximately 1,000 stores between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2030, including urban small-format, depopulated-area and satellite-format stores. - 2026-04-09ReframedEarnings
「We aim to achieve a net increase of 1,000 stores from FY2025 through FY2030.」
The target for the domestic store network was presented as a net increase from FY2025 through FY2030 rather than as an annual store-opening target. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to pursuing structural reforms at unprofitable stores and improving the precision and efficiency of candidate-site selection for new stores, we will actively develop and test next-generation store formats and accelerate initiatives to move onto a new growth trajectory.」
In addition to building the traditional foundation for opening 1,000 stores annually, we have made the initiatives more specific, including reforms at unprofitable stores, more advanced site selection, and the development and testing of next-generation store formats. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「We will build the foundation for an operating framework capable of opening 1,000 stores annually by pursuing structural reform of unprofitable stores and making the selection of potential sites more precise and efficient.」
The target for the scale of store openings was reduced from the previous record of 1,800 stores to an annual opening framework of 1,000 stores, premised on more precise site selection and the reform of unprofitable stores. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In July this year, Seven-Eleven Okinawa Co., Ltd. began opening stores in Okinawa Prefecture, the last remaining area in Japan, achieving Seven-Eleven store openings in all 47 prefectures.」
The start of openings in Okinawa Prefecture enabled the Company to achieve store openings in all 47 prefectures. This was a specific milestone in the geographic expansion of the domestic store network. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. operated 20,260 stores as of the end of February 2018, an increase of 838 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
The domestic store count reached 20,260 as of the end of February 2018, having exceeded 20,000 stores for the first time among domestic retailers on 31 January 2018. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. operated 19,970 stores as of the end of November 2017, an increase of 548 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. In addition to opening new stores in existing areas to strengthen market concentration, the Company actively relocated existing stores to revitalize them.」
The domestic store count was 19,970 as of the end of November 2017, an increase of 548 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company also continued opening stores in existing areas and relocating existing stores. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. operated 19,851 stores as of the end of August 2017, an increase of 429 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. In addition to opening new stores in existing areas to strengthen market concentration, the Company actively relocated existing stores to revitalize them.」
The domestic store count was 19,851 as of the end of August 2017, an increase of 429 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company also continued opening stores in existing areas and relocating existing stores. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. operated 19,579 stores as of the end of the first quarter, an increase of 157 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. In addition to opening new stores in existing areas to strengthen market concentration, the Company actively relocated existing stores to revitalize them.」
The domestic store count was 19,579 at the end of the first quarter, an increase of 157 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company also continued opening stores in existing areas and relocating existing stores. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. operated 19,422 stores as of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, an increase of 850 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company actively relocated existing stores to improve their quality and reviewed the criteria for new store openings more strictly.」
The year-end store count was 19,422, an increase of 850 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company relocated stores and tightened the criteria for new openings. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. operated 19,166 stores as of the end of November 2016, an increase of 594 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company actively relocated existing stores to improve their quality and reviewed the criteria for new store openings more strictly.」
The domestic store count was 19,166 as of the end of November 2016, an increase of 594 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company also relocated stores and tightened the criteria for new openings. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. operated 19,044 stores as of the end of August 2016, an increase of 472 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. In addition to opening new stores in existing areas to strengthen market concentration, the Company actively relocated existing stores to revitalize them.」
The domestic store count was 19,044 as of the end of August 2016, an increase of 472 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company also continued opening stores in existing areas and relocating existing stores. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. operated 18,768 stores as of the end of the first quarter, an increase of 196 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. In addition to opening new stores in existing areas to strengthen market concentration, the Company actively relocated existing stores to revitalize them.」
The domestic store count was 18,768 at the end of the first quarter, an increase of 196 stores from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company also opened stores in existing areas and relocated existing stores. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In terms of stores, in addition to strengthening new openings in existing areas, we will actively relocate existing stores to provide greater convenience to local customers and strengthen our market concentration, opening a record 1,800 stores.」
The Company has set a target of opening 1,800 stores in the following fiscal year through openings in existing areas, relocations and stronger market concentration.