Alimentation Couche-Tard to Acquire Poland’s Żabka for $8.6 Billion
Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard has announced plans to acquire the Polish convenience store chain Żabka in a deal valued at approximately $8.6 billion. This acquisition is part of Couche-Tard's aggressive expansion strategy into the European market. Żabka is one of Poland's most recognizable retail brands with thousands of locations. The deal signifies a major consolidation in the international convenience store sector as Couche-Tard seeks to leverage Żabka's established network for growth.
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