Key trends and developments
Small Store Formats Witness Fast Growth
the ability of convenience store to address the varying needs of different consumer segment is viewed as attracting retail brands to venture into that format.
Established players, 7-11 and Ministop, was joined by the Japanese brand, Family Mart,in 2013.
As of June 2014, Family Mart had 46 stores and was aiming to open 110 more outlets within the year.