The Kalibrate news round-up: March 2025

In this monthly feature, we look across the industry and mainstream news to uncover some stories of note that we think are worth your attention.

Network planning: How technology enables the next generation of planners

Kalibrate’s very own Simon Martin writes for Global Convenience Store Focus on the role next generation software tools serve in upskilling new blood in the network planning profession.

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This startup’s underground robot network could change fast food forever

As lovers of all things fast food, robots, and innovation, we enjoyed QSR Magazine’s profile of Pipedream, a startup aiming to bring delivery down to earth – or, more specifically, under it.

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How Sprouts optimized its store selection process

Grocery Dive has a great write up of Sprouts’ revamped site selection process – and we’re proud to be the third-party platform mentioned in article.

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Ocean State Job Lot acquires 15 big lots locations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Another Kalibrate client making waves! Ocean State Job Lot is adding 15 new locations to its healthy 159 stores across the Northeast.

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Saudi Aramco acquires Primax in $3.5 billion deal

Big money deals in South America as Aramco continues it’s international acquisition spree. The deal to buy Primax adds over 2,000 gas stations in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador to Primax’s growing operations on the continent.

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TotalEnergies to exit Philippine market after 25 years

Total will sell it’s Philippines operations to Filoil making an exit from the market after over two decades.

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