The Outlook for Digital Shopping in 2021

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OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

In 2020, we saw a rise in digital shopping like never before—particularly for the grocery sector. FMI and NielsenIQ have partnered on an annual journey to analyze the digital food shopper. At a time when looking to the future can be difficult, we’ve outlined some predictions and lessons-learned in a convenient infographic

By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI Our crystal balls are all a bit cloudy these days as we start to realize a post-pandemic future. That doesn’t mean we can’t learn from the past and make cautious predictions for the future. In 2020, we saw a rise in digital shopping like never before—particularly for the grocery sector. FMI and <a href="https://nielseniq.com/global/en/solutions/omnishopper/">NielsenIQ</a> have partnered on an annual journey to analyze the digital food shopper. At a time when looking to the future can be difficult, we’ve outlined some predictions and lessons-learned in a convenient infographic. <img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/research-resources/digitally-engaged-shopper-infographic_v2.jpg?sfvrsn=fdff41d7_0" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="Digitally Engaged Shopper Infographic" class="sf-immutable-selected" sf-size="581364" /> <a href="https://www.fmi.org/docs/default-source/industry-topics-doc/digitally-engaged-shopper-infographic_v2.pdf?sfvrsn=eb77c476_2" class="button">Download 2021 Digitally Engaged Food Shopper Infographic </a>

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OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.