Convenience Store Profiles: Nebraska
Nebraska is the only triply landlocked U.S. state. Nebraska’s area is just over 77,220 sq mi with almost 1.9 million people. Its state capital is Lincoln, and its largest city is Omaha, which is on the Missouri River. It’s other main cities are Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney, Fremont and Hastings. The state has a large agriculture sector and is a major producer of beef, pork, corn and soybeans. The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates of Nebraska’s gross state product in 2010 was $89.8 billion. Per capita personal income in 2004 was $31,339, 25th in the nation. Wikipedia
The Nebraska Convenience Store Market Nebraska is home to some dominant industry distributors (Amcon, Cash-Wa, Nick’s Distribution) and strong regional groups (Bosselman/Pump and Pantry, Lunch Box Foods, Tielke’s Sandwiches, Buchanan Energy – Bucky’s) and Cardinal Snacks).
Nebraska Petroleum Marketers & C-Store Association Inc. NPCA was formed in order to foster a cooperative spirit between petroleum marketers and convenience store operators doing business in Nebraska. For Manufacturers to Become Members: www.npcainc.com
Nebraska Grocery Industry Association Inc. The Nebraska Grocery Industry Association (NGIA) was formed in 1903 by grocers in the Omaha area. The organization has gone through several name changes and now represents all facets of the food industry throughout Nebraska. Membership includes grocery store owners, wholesalers, and vendors who are located throughout the Midwest. NGIA serves it membership through efficient and economical programs that are not available through other sources at the rates that have been negotiated for its membership. In addition, NGIA lobbies on both a state and national level, representing members of the food industry.For Manufacturers to Become Members: www.nebgrocery.com