Convenience Store Profiles: Wisconsin
Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state by total area and the 20th most populous. The state capital is Madison, and its largest city is Milwaukee, which is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The state is divided into 72 counties. Wisconsin is known as “America’s Dairyland” because it is one of the nation’s leading dairy producers, particularly famous for its cheese. Manufacturing, especially paper products, information technology (IT), and tourism are also major contributors to the state’s economy. In 2010 Wisconsin’s gross state product was $248.3 billion, making it 21st among U.S. states. The economy of Wisconsin is driven by manufacturing, agriculture, and health care. The state’s economic output from manufacturing was $48.9 billion in 2008, making it the tenth largest among states in manufacturing gross domestic product. The largest cities are Milwaukee, Madison, Racine, Green Bay, Kenosha, Appleton, Waukesha, Eau Claire, Janesville and Osh Kosh. Wikipedia
The Wisconsin Convenience Store Market Wisconsin is home to home-based chains such as Amstar Gas, Condon Cos., Fox C-Stores, Kwik Trip Inc., Holiday Stations, M and H C-stores, Mega Consumers Cooperative, New Horizon (Cenex) C-Stores, R Store / Jet Stores, Riiser Energy, Stop-N-Go of Madison Inc., The Store, Weiler C-Stores and many others.
Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & C-Store Association Wisconsin’s petroleum marketers and convenience store owners are independent and family-owned businesses that, in many cases, date back generations. They operate nearly 3,000 convenience stores across the state and employ more than 50,000 people. Together, we are a professional network that promotes a reasonable and profitable business climate for all of us. www.wpmca.org
WISCONSIN GROCERS ASSOCIATION Wisconsin’s grocery industry trade association. www.wisconsingrocers.com