We review Couche-Tard’s second quarter performance and the range of programmes and pilots underway which could underpin future growth for the Circle K operator. Strong Q2 performance Total Q2 merchandise and service revenue increased by 2.3% to $3.5bn, with same-store merchandise revenues up 3.3% in Europe, 3.2% in the US and 2.1% in Canada. Net earnings increased 22.3% to $578.6m. These re...

Marks & Spencer has revealed that its evolving 'hot hold' food-to-go offer, including UK favourites such as sausage rolls and rotisserie chicken, is to be extended to 100 stores in the near term; expanding its food-to-go capability in day-parts such as breakfast and in winter time, when cold options have less appeal.  M&S Clapham Source: IGD Research Key opportunity in franchise par...

This week Japanese casual dining chain Wagamama entered the world of food-to-go with the opening Mamago in Fenchurch Street, London.  We visited the store to see how the cuisine, service and brand values that have made Wagamama such a success have translated into a site targeting the on-the-go consumer. Design: building on the strengths of a recognised and trusted brand   Source: IG...