Article: Circle K adopts leading brand strategy for fountain soft drinks.

PHOENIX, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 1996--The Circle K Corporation (NYSE:CRK) today announced that it will be adopting a leading brand strategy for its fountain soft drinks, a move that the Company believes will have a significant positive impact on its fountain category. Circle K previously operated under an exclusive supplier agreement with Coca-Cola for its fountain products.

As a result of the new strategy, Circle K's fountain selections could include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7UP, Diet Dr. Pepper and Gatorade in addition to a variety of Coke offerings. The timing of the introduction of the new products remains to be determined. The Company anticipates that ...

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