Redditer: Why do 7-Elevens in Singapore suck so much?

[Nut]

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Why do 7-Elevens in SG suck so much?​

General

Much ink has been spilled over the recent demise of 7-Eleven's Japanese owner, with many praising him for shaping the convenience store in general. Which made me wonder, why are the 7-Eleven in Singapore a pale imitation of the original? I need not say more about those in Japan itself as many here would have experienced it, but those in other parts of Asia such as Taiwan, Thailand and HK are also pretty impressive.

In contrast, those in SG have poor selection, poor quality, and exorbitant prices. At least in the past, there was Mr Softee, Tong Garden potato rings and Maggi mashed potatoes. Now all they have are crappy originis and cold sandwiches that no one seems to buy. Some stores even have a rack that boast to be priced the same as supermarkets, which is basically admitting they are overpriced. Currently, if not for the chilled chicken breasts and $1($1.20 in CBD) deals, I wouldn't even bother stepping in.

And yet they are still everywhere. What gives?

 

[Nut]

7-11 in Singapore is more like Singapore Pools sell lottery outlets. Really fucking useless shops.

 

[syed putra]

7/11 owned by same people who were running giant and cold storage before they sold it to Malaysian group

7-Eleven in Singapore is owned and operated by DFI Retail Group (formerly known as Dairy Farm International), which holds the exclusive franchise rights for the brand in Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong. DFI Retail Group is a subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate Jardine Matheson Group. [1, 2]
At the corporate and brand level, the global 7-Eleven franchise is ultimately owned by the Japanese-American holding company Seven & i Holdings. [1]
If you are looking for localized leadership, Anushree Khosla serves as the Managing Director for 7-Eleven Singapore under DFI Retail Group. [1]

 

[tobelightlight]

Currently, if not for the chilled chicken breasts and $1($1.20 in CBD) deals, I wouldn't even bother stepping in.

Meat eaters are troublemakers.

 

[50000]

If you are looking for localized leadership, Anushree Khosla serves as the Managing Director for 7-Eleven Singapore under DFI Retail Group. [1]
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I believe 7-11 has a franchise model also, where you can just put in a basic sum and operate the store. No wonder, I see many 7-11s operated by CECAs. Most likely using this model to fuckin take up space on this island again

 

[superpower]

Convenience stores in Taiwan, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia are much bigger, have a wider variety of stuff plus an eating area with stools and counter.

Singaporean 7-11's are tiny with narrow aisles, little space for goods. It all boils down to high rentals.

 

[Boonsiong]

7-11 main revenue is from selling cigarettes

 

[Nut]

7-11 main revenue is from selling cigarettes

Their cigarettes very expensive. Not I say one. My smoking colleagues say one.

 

[Boonsiong]

Their cigarettes very expensive. Not I say one. My smoking colleagues say one.

Your friends buy cigarettes from telegram