News Summary
The Shreveport City Council has unanimously approved the development of a new 7-Eleven convenience store at Pines and Greenwood roads, marking the chain’s return to Louisiana after over 30 years. The store will feature eight gas pumps and a Laredo Taco Company restaurant. While some residents welcome the development, local workers are concerned about job competition and market saturation as additional businesses open in the growing area.
Shreveport—The Shreveport City Council has approved the development of a new 7-Eleven convenience store, marking the potential return of the chain to Louisiana after more than three decades. The council voted unanimously to amend the zoning for the property located at the northwest corner of Pines and Greenwood roads, facilitating the establishment of the store.
If development proceeds, Shreveport will become the first city in Louisiana to welcome a 7-Eleven since the chain exited the state in 1988, when Circle K acquired 473 of its stores. The new store is set to include eight gas pumps and will also feature a quick-serve restaurant called Laredo Taco Company.
The decision has elicited mixed responses from the community. Employees of nearby convenience stores have expressed concerns about increased competition and the threat of job losses as an already competitive market for convenience goods and services is further strained. Some local workers believe there are already enough gas stations in the area, which is seeing a burst of commercial development.
Development Plans and Features
The new 7-Eleven store is part of broader development plans for the intersection of Pines and Greenwood, which has recently seen the opening of other major chains, including Starbucks, Golden Chick, and Panda Express. The developers, Paramount Development of Houston, have acquired 25 acres at the site, suggesting potential for further business developments in the future.
Before granting approval, the Metropolitan Planning Commission had previously reviewed the application but requested adjustments to the plan to prevent overnight parking for 18-wheeler trucks, which could exacerbate existing traffic issues in the community.
Community Concerns
Residents have raised significant concerns regarding the potential increase in traffic and its impact on local businesses. Local business owners fear that the introduction of a new, large convenience store could lead to oversaturation in the market, potentially resulting in the closure of smaller shops and creating a landscape of abandoned buildings. The area already faces fierce competition among existing businesses, leading many to worry about their future viability.
Future Expansion Plans
The expansion of 7-Eleven is part of a larger corporate strategy to open approximately 1,300 new stores by 2030, with over 100 new openings planned within the next year alone. This aggressive growth strategy reflects the company’s ambition to reclaim market share and enhance its presence in various regions across the United States.
As the development of the 7-Eleven store in Shreveport moves forward, it is clear that the local implications—ranging from economic conditions for current businesses to community traffic flow—will require continued dialogue and consideration among city officials, local business owners, and residents. The outcome of this project could significantly shape the commercial landscape of the area in the years to come.
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Additional Resources
- Shreveport Times: City Council Approves 7-Eleven
- Shreveport-Bossier Advocate: 7-Eleven’s Return to Louisiana
- 710 KEEL: Louisiana’s 7-Eleven Return
- Wikipedia: General Information
- Encyclopedia Britannica: General Information
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