Circle K acquires 10 street c-stores in Ireland
The acquisition marks the brand’s first investment outside of the Irish fuel forecourts market.
Circle K has announced the acquisition of 10 high profile Dublin stores from the Griffin Group. The stores currently operate under the Londis banner.
The 10 stores will be rebranded to Circle K outlets this year, making it the brands first investment outside of the Irish fuel forecourts market, reports the Irish Times.
Circle K said the deal is part of its strategic ambition to deliver its convenience and food retail offering to customers on the high street as well as its established and extensive forecourt network.
A total of 200 staff are currently employed at the locations in question all of whom will now become employees of Circle K and will continue working at the 10 stores.
This brings Circle K’s total number of employees in Ireland to just under 2,400 while its overall store footprint has increased to 430 nationwide.
