Circle K, the forecourt retailer that’s owned by Canada’s Couche-Tard, is making its first foray into Ireland’s high street with the acquisition of 10 convenience and food stores from the Griffin Group. Circle K said the deal marks the first multi-site acquisition of standalone stores in Europe. Circle K said it has invested €150m in its Irish business since then, developing new motorway service areas, upgrading other locations and other initiatives. He said there’s “great potential” for Circle K’s offering on the high street. Seamus Griffin, the chief executive of the Griffin Group, said the company will continue to develop its remaining five outlets.

Source: Irish Independent September 10, 2021 10:41 UTC