Couche-Tard

Daily Synopsis: September 15, 2026

Retail Insider -
Canadian companies look to capitalize on 'elbows up', Circle K capitalizes on back-to-school rush, No Frills takes North York No Frills, London Drugs launches community pharmacies, Costco opening 4 Canadian stores, and other news.

Circle K, Couche-Tard launch app-based rewards campaign tied to customer visits

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Road to Rewards promotion runs from Sept. 15 to Nov. 9, and is the company's first app-integrated, visit-based campaign, according to Circle K Canada.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates Expansion, Consumer Shifts, and Supply Challenges

Craig Patterson -
This week in Canadian retail: store expansion, shifting consumer spending, tariffs, supply chain pressures, loyalty strategies and key industry developments.

Couche-Tard Reshapes Convenience Store Mix as Consumer Habits Change

Craig Patterson -
Couche-Tard is shifting store assortments as food, energy drinks and functional products grow while traditional convenience categories soften.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 31, 2026

Retail Insider -
Sleep Country completes Sleep Number acquisition, ranking Canada's grocery loyalty programs, Atlantic salmon prices jump in July, Giant Tiger shutting downtown Winnipeg store, Quebec gov't extends hours for 'erotic' stores, and other news.

Retail Insider Convenience Retail Report: Food-Led Formats and Digital Loyalty Redefine the Channel

Lee Rivett -
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.

Alimentation Couche-Tard reports revenue of $19.5 billion in Q4, up close to 20% from a year ago

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

AI Adoption Accelerates Across Canadian Retail

Lee Rivett -
Major retailers in Canada accelerate AI adoption, shifting from pilots to enterprise execution in agentic commerce and operations.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates AI Shifts and Operational Pressures

Craig Patterson -
AI innovation, store closures, and labour challenges shape mid-February’s retail landscape as Valentine’s Day spending approaches.

Couche-Tard Details New Long-Term Growth Strategy

Craig Patterson -
Couche-Tard outlines a new long-term growth strategy with a Core + More framework and updated financial targets through fiscal 2030.

Alimentation Couche-Tard announces financial results for Q1 Fiscal Year 2026, revenues up 4.5%

Mario Toneguzzi -
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.

Alimentation Couche-Tard announces withdrawal of proposal to acquire 7-Eleven brand

Mario Toneguzzi -
Couche-Tard said wanted to grow the 7-Eleven brand

Couche-Tard ends fiscal year with steady growth despite pressures

Mario Toneguzzi -
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.

Couche-Tard Advances 7-Eleven Bid with Data Access Deal

Craig Patterson -
Couche-Tard secures NDA to review Seven & i’s financials in bid to acquire 7-Eleven, with insights from retail strategist Carl Boutet.

Couche-Tard Pursues Seven & i Takeover Despite Resistance

Craig Patterson -
Couche-Tard says it remains committed to acquiring Seven & i despite pushback, citing strategic benefits and ongoing negotiations ahead of Seven & i’s AGM.

Alimentation Couche-Tard sees revenue and net earnings growth in Q3

Mario Toneguzzi -
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.

7-Eleven Owner Rejects Couche-Tard’s Takeover Bid

Retail Insider -
Seven & i Holdings, 7-Eleven's parent company, declines Alimentation Couche-Tard's takeover bid, citing undervaluation and regulatory concerns.

Couche-Tard Q1 Earnings Slip as Consumer Spending Tightens

Retail Insider -
Alimentation Couche-Tard reports lower Q1 earnings as consumers tighten spending, while pursuing expansion opportunities.

Couche-Tard Seeks Pension Fund Backing for 7-Eleven Acquisition

Retail Insider -
Canadian convenience store giant Couche-Tard explores pension fund backing for potential acquisition of 7-Eleven's parent company.

How Couche-Tard Got Big Enough to Target 7-Eleven in Massive Takeover Bid

Retail Insider -
Canadian retail giant Couche-Tard is aiming to create a global convenience store powerhouse by making acquisitions over the years.

Couche-Tard/Circle K Adding Over 1,500 DAVIDsTEA In-Store Locations, Begins Partnership with Second Cup [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
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.

Touchless ‘Smart’ Checkout Technology Coming to Thousands of ACT Convenience Stores [With Video]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The AI-powered self-checkout system will improve customer checkout times by as much as 400% and could change the way consumers feel about a human-less process.

Couche-Tard Likely to Become a Grocery Retailer in Canada and it Would Disrupt Loblaw and Other Big Players: Interviews

Mario Toneguzzi -
Couche-Tard's attempts to acquire Carrefour signals intention and with the future of gas stations in question, a broader grocery strategy is most likely at play.

McGill University Bensadoun Retail School & Couche-Tard Launch Unique Retail Innovation Laboratory

Jessica Finch -
The future of retail innovation and customer experience is being tested in Canada amid significant changes to the industry.

Why Couche-Tard Is Looking to Become a Grocer Amid Carrefour Acquisition Bid: Sylvain Charlebois

Sylvain Charlebois -
The industry expert explains the benefits of the convenience store retailer expanding into the grocery business.
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