Alimentation Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience store operations and fuel retailing, operating under its flagship Circle K brand as well as regional banners. The company’s core business encompasses the acquisition, development and operation of company-owned and franchised convenience stores, gas stations and travel centers. It serves millions of customers daily with a broad assortment of fuel offerings, on-the-go food and beverage items, packaged goods, and automotive and residential convenience products.
The company’s product lineup includes private-label and national-brand snacks, fresh food programs, grab-and-go coffee and beverages, pre-prepared meals, and an array of essential household items. Couche-Tard invests in store modernization, digital platforms and loyalty initiatives to enhance customer experience, optimize supply chain efficiency and drive same-store sales growth. In fuel retailing, it sources gasoline and diesel products under its own procurement network, ensuring consistent quality and safety standards.
Founded in 1980 by Alain Bouchard in Laval, Quebec, Couche-Tard has grown through disciplined mergers and acquisitions. Notable transactions include the acquisition of the Circle K chain in 2003, Statoil Fuel & Retail in Northern Europe, and various Carrefour-branded outlets in Asia. These strategic moves expanded the company’s footprint across North America, Northern and Central Europe (including Norway, Sweden, Ireland and Poland), and select markets in Asia Pacific, such as Japan, China and Malaysia.
Headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Alimentation Couche-Tard is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Hannasch, who has overseen international expansion and operational integration since 2014. The executive team and board of directors emphasize disciplined capital allocation, environmental sustainability initiatives and continuous innovation to maintain market leadership and deliver long-term value to shareholders.
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