Convenience Store Profiles: Iowa
Iowa’s agricultural economy made the transition to a diversified economy of advanced manufacturing, processing, financial services, information technology, biotechnology, and green energy production. Iowa is the 26th most extensive in land area and the 30th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city by population is Des Moines. Iowa has been listed as one of the safest states in which to live. The United States Census Bureau estimates the population of Iowa was 3,123,899. If the economy is measured by gross domestic product, in 2005 Iowa’s GDP was about US $124 billion. If measured by gross state product, for 2005 it was US $113.5 billion. Its per capita income for 2006 was US $23,340. Wikipedia
The Iowa Convenience Store Market Iowa is home to home-based chains such as Big 10 Marts, BW Gas & Convenience Holdings LLC, Casey’s General Stores Inc., Dyno Oil, Fast Break Stores, Git N Go Convenience Stores, Hy-Vee Inc., Kum & Go LC, McDermott Oil, Mod C-Stores, Pronto Markets, Sparky’s One Stop, The Depot Express, The Konexxion, The Marketplace and many others.
FUELIowa and RINAlliance Formed in 1937, FUELIowa represents Iowa’s fuel industry by advocating for innovative and quality fuel options, consumer and environmental protection and fairness in the marketplace. Our members include fuel distributors, fuel cooperatives, convenience and grocery stores, refiners, biofuel producers and many other businesses that support these companies. They are invested in bringing the best gasoline, diesel, propane, ethanol, biodiesel and other liquid fuels to Iowans. www.fueliowa.com
IOWA GROCERY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) is a state trade association that represents the food industry including chain and independent supermarkets, convenience stores, suppliers, wholesalers, brokers, manufacturers and distributors. Our mission is to proactively promote and strengthen Iowa’s grocery industry. www.iowagrocers.com