Data Analysis and Insights
Overall Growth in Number of Stores
The data reveals a consistent increase in the
number of stores from
1488 in
2006 to
1948 in
2022. This represents a total growth of
460 stores over 16 years, indicating a steady expansion strategy.
Year-on-Year Growth Consistency
Every year without exception, the company expanded its store count, with annual additions ranging from a minimum of
2 stores (from
2013 to
2014) to a maximum of
91 stores (from
2006 to
2007). This demonstrates a consistent commitment to growth and expansion.
Acceleration in Expansion Post-2006
A significant acceleration in the number of stores was observed from
2006 to
2007, where the count jumped by
103 stores, the highest year-over-year increase in the provided dataset. This suggests a strategic shift or market opportunity that the company capitalized on during this period.
Stabilization in Recent Years
In more recent years, from
2018 to
2022, the rate of
store additions shows a trend towards stabilization, with yearly increases ranging between
22 and
32 stores. This could indicate a matured expansion strategy or approaching market saturation.
Minimal Increase During Certain Periods
The smallest annual growth observed was between
2013 and
2014, with an increase of only
2 stores. This minimal growth could reflect specific operational, economic, or strategic challenges faced during that period.