Canadian convenience-store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard announces plans to acquire Polish retailer Żabka for about $8.7 billion, a move it describes as its largest acquisition to date. Multiple reports say the purchase is intended to expand Couche-Tard’s presence in Europe and increase its footprint in the convenience retail market. The deal values Żabka at roughly $8.7 billion, although the exact figure cited depends on currency conversions and the way transaction components are reported. The transactions are presented as part of Couche-Tard’s broader strategy to grow through acquisitions, with Europe remaining a key focus. Neither outlet provides detailed information in the excerpts about the timing of closing, regulatory approvals, financing arrangements, or any conditions attached to the transaction. The reports also do not outline the company’s specific plans for operations post-acquisition beyond the goal of expanding its European reach. Overall, the coverage converges on the announced size of the purchase and its significance as Couche-Tard’s biggest deal to date.