Alimentation Couche-Tard, the parent company of Circle K, has signed leases for three new distribution centers in the Midwest, set to open by late 2025. Located in Otsego, Minnesota; Lockbourne, Ohio; and Hazelwood, Missouri, each center will cover about 266,000 square feet and support 1,600 convenience stores across 14 states. While employing 140 to 230 staff per center, operations will be outsourced to third-party logistics firms, enhancing supply chain flexibility. This hybrid model, already in use in Texas and Arizona, aims to improve inventory management and food service programs.

Source: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/couche-tard-1600-c-stores-hybrid-distribution-centers/734964/