Convenience Store Profiles: Mississippi
Mississippi has a population of approximately 3 million. It is the 32nd most extensive and the 32nd most populous of the 50 United States. Located in the center of the state, Jackson is the state capital and largest city, with a population of approximately 175,000 people. The next most populous cities are Biloxi, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Southaven, Vicksburg and Tupelo. The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that Mississippi’s total state product in 2010 was $98 billion. GDP growth was .5 percent in 2015 and is estimated to be 2.4 in 2016 Wikipedia
The Mississippi Convenience Store Market Mississippi is home to chains such as Morris Petroleum (Sprint Mart), Gresham Petroleum Co. (Double Quick), Craddock Oil Co. (BlueSky, On the Run and The C-Store), Clark Oil, Savings Oil Co. (Dodge’s Chicken), Keith’s Superstores and B-Kwick Food Marts.
Mississippi Petroleum Marketers & C-Store Assn. Mississippi Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association’s mission is to unify petroleum marketers and convenience store operators in order to effectively further their common business interests. Serve as the collective voice of our members to provide comprehensive legislative and regulatory representation. Provide meaningful meetings, seminars and conventions where the petroleum marketing and convenience store industries can learn about and develop consensus on important issues. Institute communications programs and processes that insure effective two-way communication. Develop member service programs that are beneficial to all members. www.mspetroleum.com