People on the Move: Alimentation Couche-Tard, Franke Coffee Systems, GSP & NCR Corp.AccuStore, Alto-Shaam, FDA Center for Tobacco Products, NCR Corp., PIM Brands Inc. and Renewable Fuels Association also make personnel announcements. Supplier Spotlights: Lula Convenience, Mars Wrigley, Relationshop & SwiftlyOther companies announcing initiatives and partnerships are AiFi, C-StoreMaster, Hunt Brothers Pizza, Kellogg Co. and Old Trapper. Couche-Tard Maintains Same-Store Sales Growth Despite Lower Traffic Trip consolidation, adapted product offerings and new shopping options contributed to positive Q3 results. Industry Roundup: The Top 10 Most-Read Stories of January 2021 The year kicked off with growth plans and new offerings. Couche-Tard Drops Bid for Carrefour Following Government Opposition The two retailers will explore opportunities for operational partnerships. Couche-Tard Initiates Talks to Buy French Retailer Carrefour The roughly $20-billion deal would create a transatlantic retail giant. EG Group Acquires Technology Solutions Company The GB3 transaction will support EG's expansion into multiple markets. EG Group Makes Another Acquisition in Rapid U.S. Expansion Its purchase of Certified Oil will help the U.K.-based retailer extend into new markets. EG America Streamlines Alcoholic Beverage Purchasing & Reconciliation Fintech partnership allows the company to efficiently manage invoicing and payments. TravelCenters of America Exits Standalone C-store Business With EG Group Deal After five years, the company is selling its Minit Mart portfolio for $330 million. 1 2 3 Next Last
