Circle K

  1. Channel: Convenience
  In recent years, convenience stores have taken a major turn, transforming into food-focused retail hubs that serve as serious competitors to restaurants. Brands like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Sheetz, and Wawa have pioneered this shift, leveraging food sales to drive customer frequency, top-line growth, and profitability. This change is part of a broader industry trend […]
  1. Channel: Restaurants
  Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believe that in a rapidly evolving food and convenience landscape, the ability to tap into new consumer behaviors is essential. Claim, the viral social app targeting Gen Z, is not just reshaping the digital marketing game, but is teaching valuable lessons for restaurants, […]
  1. Channel: Convenience
  Circle K seems to be at a food focused crossroads, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. With the introduction of its new line-up of Meal Deals, the company has positioned itself to compete directly with fast food chains. But here’s the question: is Circle K aiming to be […]
  1. Corporate Strategy
Convenience store retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard will promote current COO Alex Miller to CEO and President, effective Sept. 6, 2024. Miller will replace Brian Hannasch, who will retire from these positions but remain as a special advisor to Miller and Alex Bouchard, Founder and Executive Chairman of the board. The company operates more than 16,700 stores […]
  1. Channel: Convenience
Track Gas Station spending for free Access chart data in Dash. Around 73% of Buc-ee’s customers also shopped at Shell in the trailing 12 months ended March 24, 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. It is just one sign that the gas station chain is making inroads with incumbent gas station brands. The jumbo-sized […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
With so many shifts in the market, the pressure is on to upskill your workforce. However, there is a balance between getting employees up to speed quickly and effectively while also fostering open communication and confidence. The retail industry can benefit from adopting new ways of allowing employees to train safely, creating a path to […]
  1. Stores & Formats
Alimentation Couche-Tard, which operates Couche-Tard convenience stores in Canada and Circle K stores in the U.S., will deploy technology from Relex Solutions designed to enhance inventory management and in-stock positions. Relex’s AI- and machine learning-powered solutions include demand forecasting, replenishment and advanced space and floor planning functionalities. Integrating these systems will help Couche-Tard improve its […]
  1. Channel: Grocery
I talked this week about how Jon Jenkins of AWS made the point during the NGA technology Summit that retailers should not compare smart carts to more traditional carts in terms of cost;  instead, he suggested, they should be thought of a self-checkout systems being used throughout the store, taking pressure off the front end. […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Mashgin reports deployment of its self-checkout technology at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business in Hanover, New Hampshire. New touchless self-checkout kiosks speed up the checkout experience for Tuck students, with average transaction times at Mashgin kiosks said to be between 10 and 16 seconds. These use AI powered computer vision to recognise and ring up […]
  1. Department & Category
  You all know the old adage ‘When you can’t beat them join them’.  Well at Dash-In convenience stores they have been watching the ilk of Sheets and Wawa gobble market share by providing customers a once unique experience now a common place experience. That being restaurant quality meals from a non-traditional restaurant footprint and […]
  1. Media & Marketing
  There is no doubt that when Circle K announced that it was teaming up with Butterfinger to offer multiple unique treats for a limited time, all small retailers cried foul, began pouting chains had an advantage, but that just may not be the whole story.  According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA […]
  1. Retailer Media
For several years now the term “retail media” has been buzzing around both retail and media circles. Whether you’re looking for a deeper understanding of the implications and applications of retail media or need a down-and-dirty explainer on what retail media actually is, you’ve landed in the right place. This special Retail TouchPoints resource hub […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  What is the price of new customer acquisition and retention? Business models within the restaurant, convenience store, and grocery sector are all evolving.  One of the most successful companies globally is Aldi.  Aldi has a dual focus of fun discovery with low prices. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice […]
  1. Channel: Convenience
    [[“value”:” Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is looking to sell 68 U.S. Circle K convenience stores, reports Petrol Plaza. NRC Realty & Capital Advisors will assist with the sale, marking the third time in three years the Chicago firm has worked with Alimentation Couche-Tard to sell Circle K stores. The stores are located in […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Physical and digital retail have largely remained separate, with purchases made either offline or online. But consumer behaviors are changing; we scan QR codes in physical stores to make payments or learn more about a certain product; we use mobile apps to redeem offline discounts on our frequent purchases. And now, brands are increasingly embracing […]
  1. Stores & Formats
    [[“value”:” Couche-Tard is rolling out its Circle K loyalty program, the Innercircle platform, across various U.S. markets after going live with the initiative across 430 stores in Florida. The Innercircle is a free membership program that offers Circle K loyalty customers rewards on fuel and food, as well as personalized offers. Related: […]
  1. Channel: Convenience
​[[“value”:” Dive Brief The retailer recently opened its first EV charging stations in the region, with plans for more coming soon. Published Aug. 16, 2023 A Circle K station. The retailer held a grand opening event to commemorate its West Coast charging expansion in Corona, California. Retrieved from Couche-Tard. “]] 
  1. Channel: Drug
In-store digital media startup Cooler Screens is suing Walgreens, previously one of the highest-profile adopters of its technology, which integrates smart screens onto cooler doors to power in-store advertising. Cooler Screens is seeking $200 million for breach of contract and is seeking to prevent the retailer from removing the screen technology from its stores. A […]

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When personalization works, it feels seamless. But when it misses—like receiving offers for products you’ve already bought or irrelevant recommendations—it creates a disconnect. Personalization is incredibly powerful when done right, yet many retail businesses today are falling short. In a 2024 study, Deloitte found that 80% of consumers prefer brands that offer personalized experiences, and […]
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Mike Tyson’s latest KO move comes in the form of an investment in a plant-based QSR. In a press release on GlobeNewswire, through Carma HoldCo, Mike Tyson announced a strategic investment in Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So (TMS), a pioneering plant-based quick-service restaurant (QSR). This move comes as the plant-based food market is projected to exceed […]
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The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mark Baum, Chief Collaboration Officer at the Food Marketing Institute and Liz Buchanan, North America President of NielsenIQ. FMI & NielsenIQ are collectively performing a joint research along with Thinkblue LLC – a consulting powerhouse that includes our co-host Sri, on the latest in retail media. […]

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