Deep Dive | March 23, 2020 Premium 4Q19 US Earnings Season Wrap-UpFourth-quarter 2019 retail earnings show that many companies across the retail industry saw strong growth. However, our coverage of the Coresight 100 reveals that the CPG and department-store sectors bucked this trend, with the latter continuing to struggle. Companies across the board have updated their guidance due to coronavirus disruption in the supply chain and demand in Asia, but we are yet to see updates based on the spread of the virus to the US, with the nation moving closer to lockdown. Read More
Deep Dive | December 16, 2019 Premium Convenience Stores: More than Just RetailMajor convenience-store chains across China, Japan and the US—such as 7-Eleven, Casey’s General Stores and FamilyMart—are making significant moves to increase sales and store traffic in line with changing consumer preferences. We look at how this fast-growing retail sector is diversifying its offerings through a number of key trends, including a greater emphasis on foodservice and the introduction of delivery services and new store formats. Read More
Deep Dive | October 22, 2019 Premium How Loyalty Programs Help Retailers To Retain Customers and Drive GrowthWell-designed loyalty programs offer retailers the opportunity to gain a larger share of wallet and increase customer retention. In this report, we examine best practices for implementing loyalty programs and how retailers can leverage consumer data to drive growth, as well as emerging trends in this field. Read More
Company Earnings Update | September 6, 2019 Register for Free Access Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX: ATD.B) 1Q20 Results: Revenue Below Consensus, Merchandise and Service Drive GrowthAlimentation Couche-Tard reported fiscal 1Q20 revenue of $14.2 billion, down 4.2% year over year and below consensus estimate of $15.1 billion. Read More
Company Earnings Update | July 11, 2019 Register for Free Access Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX: ATD.B) 4Q19 Results: Revenue Below Consensus, Merchandise and Service Drive GrowthAlimentation Couche-Tard reported fiscal 4Q19 revenue of $13.1 billion, down 3.7% year over year and slightly below the consensus estimate of $13.3 billion. The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $0.52, down 11.9% year over year and below the consensus estimate of $0.55 Read More
Company Earnings Update | March 21, 2019 Register for Free Access Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX: ATD.B) Fiscal 3Q19 Results: Revenue Below Consensus, Merchandise and Fuel Drive GrowthAlimentation Couche-Tard reported fiscal 3Q19 revenue of $16.5 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $16.8 billion and up 4.6% from 3Q18. Read More
Company Profile | January 1, 2019 Premium Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX: ATD.B) Company ProfileAlimentation Couche-Tard Inc., founded in 1980 and headquartered in Laval, Quebec, operates convenience stores and fuel stations under banners such as Circle K, Couche-Tard, Holiday, Ingo, Mac’s, Re.Store and Topaz. The company offers grocery items, food and beverages, fuel, lottery tickets, automated teller machines and car wash services. Alimentation Couche-Tard operates in North America, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Russia and Lithuania. As of Oct. 14, 2018, the company operated 9,943 convenience stores in North America that employed around 105,000 staff and 2,718 convenience stores in Europe that employed around 25,000 staff. Read More