Convenience Store Profiles: Arizona

Arizona is the sixth largest and the 14th most populous of the 50 states. About one-quarter of the state is made up of Indian reservations that serve as the home of 27 federally recognized Native American tribes, including the Navajo Nation, the largest in the state and the United States, with more than 300,000 citizens. Phoenix is the capital and the largest city in Arizona. The 2011 total gross state product was $259 billion. The composition of the state’s economy is moderately diverse; although health care, transportation, and the government remain the largest sectors.
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The Arizona Convenience Store Market
Arizona is home to the main office of Circle K (owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard of Canada) with over 15,000 stores.   Arizona is also home to a number of regional chains such as Superpumper and 4 Sons as well has stores from chains based in other states such as Maverik, 7-11, Love’s, Jackson’s,  QuikTrip, Petro/TA, Pilot/Flying J and many others. McLane, Core-Mark and a number of regional groups (ex Arizona Complete) are involved in the distribution of products into c-stores, truck stops and travel plazas.
* Related formats that are in the c-store space include Forever Resorts.

The Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association
The Arizona Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association (NPM&CSA) is a statewide trade association that represents an extensive membership of liquid fuel and lubricant distributors, transporters, retailers and convenience store owners. They have in-state events as well.
For Manufacturers and Retailers Wanting to Become Members:  www.apma4u.org