convenience retail

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.

Canadian convenience retailers are evolving beyond fuel and tobacco as foodservice, beverages, digital loyalty, and network modernization reshape growth across the sector.

Retail Council of Canada reveals 2026 ERA finalists while Couche-Tard CEO Alex Miller earns Distinguished Retailer honour.