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    Designed & Manufactured in Phoenix, Arizona
    Case Study
    Circle K Logo

    How We Helped Circle K Transform 13 Divisions

    A 12+ year partnership delivering custom retail fixtures that reduce shrink, boost impulse purchases, and scale nationwide.

    13
    Divisions Served
    12+
    Years Partnership
    1000s
    Fixtures Deployed
    The Challenge

    Scaling Retail Fixtures Across a National Chain

    Circle K needed a manufacturing partner who could deliver consistent quality across all 13 divisions while addressing critical operational challenges.

    • 1
      Inconsistent fixtures across 13 different divisions
    • 2
      High shrink rates on tobacco and high-value products
    • 3
      Poor visibility on candy and impulse items
    • 4
      Long lead times and unreliable delivery from previous suppliers
    Our Solution

    End-to-End Manufacturing Excellence

    • Standardized fixture designs that maintain brand consistency
    • Patented swing door cabinets reducing shrink significantly
    • LED-illuminated displays increasing impulse purchase visibility
    • In-house manufacturing with reliable 4-6 week lead times
    Partnership Timeline

    12+ Years of Growth Together

    From a single pilot store to nationwide coverage — a partnership built on innovation and reliability.

    2014

    Initial Partnership

    CDW partners with Circle K to supply custom cigarette display solutions for select locations.

    2016

    LED Candy Racks Introduced

    CDW pioneers under-shelf LED lighting for candy displays, boosting impulse purchases across stores.

    2019

    Sneeze Guards & Food Service Expansion

    Roller grill sneeze guards and food service fixtures deployed to support Circle K's growing fresh food program.

    2021

    Gondola Displays & Beverage Tubs Added

    Custom gondola shelving and island beverage tub displays roll out, maximizing floor space and impulse sales.

    2024

    13 Divisions Nationwide

    A decade of partnership: CDW now serves 13 Circle K divisions coast to coast.

    Innovation in Action

    Engineering Solutions That Drive Revenue

    When Circle K brings us a challenge, our team delivers measurable results.

    Maximize Candy Shelf Space & Revenue Per Sq Ft
    LED candy display in Circle K store

    Maximize Candy Shelf Space & Revenue Per Sq Ft

    Challenge

    Circle K requested that we research and develop a way to expand candy facings beyond the industry standard of 9 shelves.

    Solution
    • Extra Shelf: Engineered shelf spacing to fit a 10th shelf — exceeding the 9-shelf industry standard
    • LED Underlighting: Added illumination beneath every candy shelf for maximum product visibility
    0-17%
    Candy Sales Increase

    15-17% increase in candy sales after installation

    The Results

    Measurable impact across every division — from reduced shrink to increased impulse sales.

    0

    Circle K divisions now served coast to coast

    0+

    Years of trusted partnership

    1000s

    Custom fixtures deployed nationwide

    "CDW has been our go-to partner for over a decade. Their ability to scale from a single store pilot to nationwide deployment while maintaining quality and reliability is unmatched in the industry."

    Circle K
    Regional Operations
    Circle K

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