Japanese c-store retailer FamilyMart has opened its first outlets in China’s interior.

FamilyMart said yesterday (25 June) it had opened three stores in the province of Sichuan in central China.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

“The current move into the country’s interior is in line with our aims to accelerate development in China,” the retailer said.

The retailer, which had 900 stores in China at the end of May, wants 1,200 outlets in the country by the end of its 2012 financial year.

It has also set out two longer-term targets: 4,500 outlets by fiscal 2015 and 8,000 by fiscal 2020.

The announcement of the new stores in China follow news last week that FamilyMart is looking to open more outlets in South Korea. FamilyMart has struck a fresh deal with South Korean partner Bokwang that will see a new chain opened and plans for more stores in “market niches” in the country.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact