History
1970～
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York Seven Co., Ltd., established Licensing agreement and area service contract concluded with The Southland Corporation, USA (currently 7-Eleven, Inc.) |
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First store opened (Toyosu Store, Koto-ku, Tokyo) |
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24-hour operations (Toramaru Store, Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture) begun |
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Total number of stores reached 100 |
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Integration of suppliers and joint delivery started |
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Corporate name changed to SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO., LTD. |
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Ordering using Terminal Seven launched |
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Listing on Second Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange |
1980～
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Total number of stores reached 1,000 |
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Listing on First Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange |
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POS system introduced EOB ordering system introduced |
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Total number of stores reached 2,000 |
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Introduction of computers able to display graphic data |
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Introduction of interactive registers able to transmit information to and from the headquarters and stores |
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Three-times-a-day delivery of cooked rice items started |
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Total number of stores reached 3,000 |
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Payment of Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc., bills becomes possible at 7-Eleven stores |
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Payment of Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., bills becomes possible at 7-Eleven stores |
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Control system to keep cooked rice items at 20celsius in factories, delivery trucks, and display cases started |
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Payment of NHK receiving fees becomes possible at 7-Eleven stores |
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Introduction of prepaid cards |
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The Southland Corporation's Hawaii operations acquired |
1990～
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Total number of stores reached 4,000 |
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Introduction of Fourth-Generation Total Information System |
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Acquisition of The Southland Corporation's equity and participation in management |
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ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) launched |
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Store image refreshment begun |
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Introduction of new executive office information system |
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Total number of stores reached 5,000 |
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"7-Eleven Midorino Kikin" established |
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Large ice-cream display cases installed |
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Chilled open cases installed |
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Sale of ski lift pass vouchers launched |
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Total number of stores reached 6,000 |
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Payment for mail-order purchases becomes possible at 7-Eleven stores |
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Introduction of new display cases |
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Introduction of weather information system |
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Sale of international phone cards launched |
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Introduction of color photocopiers |
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Sale of game software launched |
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Total number of stores reached 7,000 |
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Introduction of Fifth-Generation Total Information System |
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Introduction of power saving devices in 7-Eleven stores |
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Sale of music CDs launched |
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Launch of magazines and periodicals subscription service |
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Sales of nutritional drinks launched |
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Total number of stores reached 8,000 Launch of e-Shopping! Books service (currently Seven and Y Corp.) Payment service for Internet shopping introduced |
2000～
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Establishment of e-commerce company, 7dream.com (service commenced in July 2000) |
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Establishment of meal delivery service company, Seven-Meal Service Co., Ltd.(service commenced in September 2000) |
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Establishment of IY Bank Co., Ltd.(currently Seven Bank, Ltd.), through joint investment with Ito-Yokado Co., Ltd. |
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Installation of IY Bank(currently Seven Bank, Ltd.) ATMs in stores begins |
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Introduction of original fast foods free of food additives and artificial colorings |
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Total number of stores reached 9,000 |
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Installation of open display cases usable for refrigerated and hot beverages begun |
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Launch of ticket issuing service using Multifunction Copiers |
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Total number of stores reached 10,000 |
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Establishment of SEVEN-ELEVEN (BEIJING) CO., LTD., as a joint venture |
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First store in the People's Republic of China opened (Dongzhimen Store, Dongcheng District, Beijing) |
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Barrier-free stores started developing |
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Opticfiber communications introduced Launch of new Multifunction Copies with printing functions for digital cameras |
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7-Eleven, Inc., became a subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan. |
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Total number of IY Bank (currently Seven Bank, Ltd.) ATMs installed at 7-Eleven stores reached 10,000 |
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Delisting on First Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange |
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The holdings company, Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., established Listing Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., on First Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange |
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7-Eleven, Inc., became a fully owned subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan Total number of stores reached - 11,000 |
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Affiliation with ticket seller, Entertainment Plus Inc., and services started Introduction of Sixth-Generation Integrated Information System |
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"Otoriyose-bin" services using Internet launched |
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Introduction of proprietary "nanaco" electronic money system |
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The sale of Seven Premium was launched. |
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The sale of in-store cooked fast food items, using a flyer, was launched |
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The integration of information media and retail business, Nittele Seven Co., Ltd. Was established. |
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The number of stores exceeded 12,000. |
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SEVEN-ELEVEN (CHINA) INVESTMENT CO., LTD. was launched. |
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Seven Culture Network Co., Ltd. was established. |
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Test-marketing of OTC drugs 24 hours a day was launched. |
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The service of Seve Net Shopping was launched. Business and capital tie-up with PIA corporation. |
2010～
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Administrative services i.e. issuance of copies of residence and seal registration certificates from multi-functional copiers was launched.(Some local governments) |
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7-Eleven Midorino Kikin was incorporated as a general incorporated foundation and was renamed the 7-Eleven Memorial Foundation. |
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A credit carad payment service was launched. |
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The number of global stores exceeded 40,000. SEVEN-ELEVEN (CHENGDU) Co., Ltd. was established. |
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Acquired 7-Eleven's trademark right in Japan. |
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Thoroughly renewed original products - the contents, logos and packaging. Shopping assistance mobile truck, Seven Safe Delivery was launchd. The full-scale introduction of power-aving measures such as using LED for in-store lighting and storefront signs. |
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The introduction of island cooler was launched. |
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Total sales amount of all chain stores exceeded 3 trillion yen. Issuance of tax statements from multi-functional copiers was launched. (Not applicable to all local governments) |
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Sales of the Seven Lifestye brand was launched. |
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A delivery service using the super-compact electric vehicle, Seven Easy Delivery was launched. |
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SEJ Asset Management & Investment Company was established. |
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Sales of Seven Café was launched. |
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The number of stores exceeded 15,000. |
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The number of global stores exceeded 50,000. |
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40th Anniversary of Seven-Eleven Business. |
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The first 7-Eleven stores were opened in Chongqing, China. |
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SEVEN CAFÉ DOUGHNUT was launched. |
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Tax exemption service was launched. |
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Total sales amount of all chain stores exceeded \ 4 trillion. |
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The first 7-Eleven stores were opened in the United Arab Emirates. |
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Omni7 was launched. |
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First 7-Eleven store equipped with a hydrogen station was opened. |
