Convenience Store Profiles: Kentucky
The Washington Convenience Store Market Washington has a number of state based chains (ex Salmon’s Service, Elephant Car Washes, Yorkston Oil, Whitney Fuel, Coleman Oil), stores based from other states (AM PM, Petro/TA, Pilot/Flying J, Plaid Pantry, 7-11 and Cenex Zip Trip). It’s home based distributors include Harbor Wholesale.
The Northwest Grocery Association The mission of NWGA is to serve as the spokesperson for the Northwest’s grocery industry by promoting the common interests and issues of its membership by providing current communications, leadership and member services. For Manufacturers to Become Members: www.nwgrocery.org/
The Kentucky C-Store Market Kentucky is home to chains such Thornton’s, Newcomb Oil (FiveStar), Clark’s Pump n Shop, Childers Oil Co. (Double Kwik), Lee Oil’s (Lee’s Food Mart c-stores), Houchens Food Group C-Stores, Laurel Grocery, Superquick, Cowboy’s Food Stores and others.
Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association The Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association (KPMA) is a statewide, nonprofit trade association founded in 1926. It is made up of representatives of all segments of the petroleum industry to promote the interest and goodwill of everyone engaged in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The KPMA currently represents approximately 170 members. Our marketer and convenience store members own or supply more than 3,000 retail fueling facilities (c-stores, service stations, truck stops, card locks and marinas) in Kentucky. www.kpma.net
Kentucky Grocers & Convenience Store Association The mission of Kentucky Grocers and Convenience Store Association is to promote and advance the common interests of companies engaged in the manufacture, distribution, or sale of groceries, motor fuels, and consumer convenience products in the commonwealth. www.kgaonline.org