Circle K

Circle K is a chain of convenience stores which was founded in 1951 in Texas. Since 2003, it has been owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard which expanded the banner, enabling it to venture on the international market. Circle K offers a range of food and non-food items. 

Circle K is present in 25 countries including Egypt, China, Norway, Sweden, Vietnam, etc.

In 2015, it was decided that all other banners of the group Alimentation Couche-Tard, Statoil, Mac’s and Kangaroo Express would be rebranded as Circle K stores. Nowadays, Circle K operates a total of 14876 stores including 2697 in Europe.

UPDATES ON CIRCLE K ON 29/05/2018

Circle K Europe is interested in the drinks category and exclusive B Brands. Circle K prefers to deal with manufacturing companies near its geographical area like Poland for example. The company is very keen to know more about snacking products.

UPDATES ON CIRCLE K ON 29/10/2019

The company is looking to develop their private label and is interested in collaborating with suppliers to develop the following products in the sweet and savory grocery categories:

• Snacks like potato chips
• Protein bars with flavours such as caramel, peanut and coconut
• Nuts and candy
• Chocolate Wafer bars

In the drinks category, the firm also wants to develop its own brands for:

• Vitamin water and caffeine water
• Beer
• Cappuccino and Vanilla latte
• Soft drinks
• Juices

The company wants to use sustainable packaging for all the products. 

UPDATES ON CIRCLE K ON 28/10/2020

For 2020, Circle K is sourcing products for its own brands in the sweet grocery category such as biscuits and breakfast foods.