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Couche-Tard’s Żabka acquisition adds more than 13,000 stores, while giving the Canadian retailer access to advanced convenience technology, compact formats and digital capabilities. Retail strategist Carl Boutet says the Polish convenience retailer’s compact stores, autonomous technology and digital capabilities could make the US$8.6-billion acquisition particularly significant for Couche-Tard’s global business.

Retail Insider's latest Convenience Retail Report examines how foodservice, digital loyalty, beverages and modern store formats are reshaping Canada's convenience sector as operators respond to changing consumer behaviour, evolving revenue sources and growing competition across multiple retail channels.

Retail Insider's latest Retail Technology & Payments Report examines how artificial intelligence, payments, loyalty, commerce platforms, and digital infrastructure are becoming increasingly integrated, reshaping retail operations, customer experiences, and competitive advantage across the Canadian retail industry.

Circle K parent Alimentation Couche-Tard is advancing its plan to build 750 new stores by 2030 while investing in foodservice, beverages, loyalty programs and digital engagement to drive future growth.

For fiscal 2026, revenues increased by $3.6 billion, or 5.0%, compared with fiscal 2025.

Circle K stores in Ontario will donate all proceeds from select items to local children's hospital foundations.

Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and mobility, operating in 29 countries and territories, with close to 17,300 stores, of which approximately 13,200 offer road transportation fuel.

Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and mobility, operating in 29 countries and territories, with close to 17,000 stores, of which approximately 13,000 offer road transportation fuel.

Recognizing the increasing demand for value and convenience, Circle K has crafted a menu of mix-and-match meal combinations, all priced affordably between $5 and $7.

The massive initiatives will see DAVIDsTEA locations open in Couche-Tard and Circle K stores in Canada, as well an undetermined number of Second Cup locations in stores separately.

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Sylvain Charlebois discusses the rise of the convenience store chain which has grown to become the second-largest globally. Since 2004, the retailer has made 60 acquisitions and is about to make its biggest yet as it expands into new markets.

It’s the 1st time that the convenience store operator Couche-Tard is offering franchises in Canada under the new nameplate.