Convenience Store Profiles: Vermont
Vermont is second-least populous of the U.S. states, ahead only of Wyoming, and the sixth smallest by area. The state capital is Montpelier, the least populous state capital in the U.S. The most populous city, Burlington, is the least populous city in the U.S. to be the most populous city in a state. As of 2015, Vermont was the leading producer of maple syrup in the United States. According to the 2010 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report, Vermont’s gross state product (GSP) was $26 billion. Not accounting for size, this places the state 50th among the 50 states. It stood 34th in per capita GSP. Wikipedia
The Vermont Convenience Store Market Vermont is home to a few internal chains such as Wesco Oil (Champlain Farms), Season’s Markets, Jiffy Mart Stores (Global) and a number of stores including Maplefield’s, Cumberland Farms, Central Beverage, Global, Champlain Farms, Big Apple and many others.
Vermont Fuel Dealers Association The Vermont Fuel Dealers Association is a member focused trade organization providing a proactive and unified voice in Vermont for retail fuel companies and related service industries. VFDA provides influence and guidance over legislative and regulatory issues while facilitating technical training, safety, and education programs that are critically important to energy businesses. www.vermontfuel.com
Vermont Grocers Association The Vermont Grocers’ Association is a statewide trade association representing all sectors of the Vermont food industry. Approximately 670 stores belong to the organization, including supermarkets, superettes, convenience and country stores along with over 200 suppliers to the industry. www.vtgrocers.org
Vermont Retail & Grocers Association VRGA creates a unified voice for its engaged membership to influence legislation through lawmaker and public education. Our benefits are fundamental to our members’ economic success and to their positive community impact. www.vtgrocers.org