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The Fair Trade Commission says the number of convenience stores here in Taiwan rose again in 2014 as operators broadened their product lines and service coverage.

According to commission, a of the end of 2014, the number of outlets run by Taiwan’s five major convenience store chains rose 1.4-per cent from the previous year to 10,154.

More than 70-per cent of the convenience stores are located in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and Gaoxiong.

The five major convenience store chains are 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, Circle K and Million – which is run by the state-owned Taiwan Sugar Corporation.

 

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