Convenience

Canadian Circle K Owner Makes 7-Eleven a ‘Friendly Proposal’

Canadian Circle K Owner Makes 7-Eleven a ‘Friendly Proposal’

Circle K owner Alimentation Couche-Tard has offered a “friendly proposal” to acquire the Japanese operator of 7-Eleven in a move that could mark major consolidation of the global convenience channel. If successful, the combined entity would become one of the largest retail businesses in the world.

Survey: Mixed Q1 Fortunes Leave C-Store Retailers Cautiously Optimistic

Survey: Mixed Q1 Fortunes Leave C-Store Retailers Cautiously Optimistic

Although beverage sales growth has remained steady throughout Q1 2023, convenience retailers showed some trepidation for the months ahead by lowering their annual sales growth projection to +4.6% in the latest Beverage Bytes survey from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Convenience Chain Foxtrot Raises $100M for Expansion

Convenience Chain Foxtrot Raises $100M for Expansion

FoxTrot believes convenience stores and corner markets need a makeover, and now it has more cash to make that a reality. The retailer announced Tuesday that it has raised $100 million to help expand into new markets and to invest into its e-commerce business.