First 7-Eleven store opening in India

Opened by Retail Limited, it is the first of a number of stores to open later this year in the Greater Mumbai cluster. India is 7-Eleven ‘s 18th country in portfolio.

The first 7‑Eleven store in India is set to open this week in Mumbai, India's largest city. Opened by 7-India Convenience Retail Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), it is the first of a number of stores that are anticipated to be launched later this year in the Greater Mumbai cluster.

"India is the second largest country in the world and has one of the fastest-growing economies. It's an ideal time for the largest convenience retailer in the world to make our entry into India," said 7‑Eleven, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Joe DePinto. "Our strategic relationship with Reliance Retail will bring 7‑Eleven's brand of convenient products and services to millions of Indian consumers starting in the city of Mumbai."

The two-story 1,700-square-foot store is located in the Andheri East suburb in Mumbai, home to the city's international airport, multiple rail stations and India's Bollywood entertainment hub, according to 7-Eleven.

This 7‑Eleven store will offer the retailer's classic range of products, as well other items especially created to appeal to the local market. It will also have a café.

RRVL, through its wholly owned subsidiary, 7-India Convenience Retail Limited, holds the master franchise agreement with 7‑Eleven, Inc. to operate stores in Greater Mumbai. On its end, 7–Eleven will support RRVL to implement and localize its retail business model.

India will be the 18th country or region where 7–Eleven stores operate. Others include the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, China, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

The United States, where 7‑Eleven was founded almost 100 years ago, has experienced rapid expansion over the last few years. In May, the retailer acquired Speedway, expanding its U.S. store presence by almost 4,000 stores and bringing its international store count to more than 77,000 locations globally.