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Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across West Virginia

Our Purpose and Commitment

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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Your Essential Connection in West Virginia

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.

The meat department is one of the most important categories for many food retailers. A good meat department can help a store differentiate itself from the competition, and can be a significant driver of sales and foot traffic. The 2016 Power of Meat report produced by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and North American Meat Institute (NAMI) is chock full of data food retailers and suppliers can use to understand consumer shopping trends.

<p>By: Sue Wilkinson, Senior Director, Information Service &amp; Research, Food Marketing Institute&nbsp;<br /> <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/power-of-meat-2016.jpg?sfvrsn=0&amp;MaxWidth=350&amp;MaxHeight=&amp;ScaleUp=false&amp;Quality=High&amp;Method=ResizeFitToAreaArguments&amp;Signature=2FCF29D7474453112A424253FF57A257" data-method="ResizeFitToAreaArguments" data-customsizemethodproperties="{'MaxWidth':'350','MaxHeight':'','ScaleUp':false,'Quality':'High'}" data-displaymode="Custom" alt="Power of Meat 2016" title="Power of Meat 2016" style="float: right; margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 10px;" /></p> <p>The meat department is one of the most important categories for many food retailers. A good meat department can help a store differentiate itself from the competition, and can be a significant driver of sales and foot traffic. <em>The </em><a href="https://www.fmi.org/forms/store/ProductFormPublic/power-of-meat-2016"><em>2016 Power of Meat</em></a> report produced by the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/">Food Marketing Institute</a> (FMI) and <a href="https://www.meatinstitute.org/">North American Meat Institute</a> (NAMI) is chock full of data food retailers and suppliers can use to understand consumer shopping trends.&nbsp;</p> <p>Highlights from this year&rsquo;s report include:</p> <ul> <li>Promotions are a key element to solidifying sales among primary shoppers and attracting patrons of other channels. Forty-seven percent of shoppers decide on the meat/poultry purchase before they reach the supermarket. </li> <li>Connecting with Millennials is crucial for traditional formats to retain the meat dollar. This group has a higher propensity to occasionally shop alternative channels like farmers&rsquo; markets and online. </li> <li>Price per pound, along with total package price, dominates the purchase decision tree. </li> <li>A growing consumer desire for transparency in the product and the production process is driving sales gains.</li> <li>Six in 10 shoppers changed their meat/poultry purchases over 2015 by spending more, less or differently. </li> <li>Convenience meat/poultry items are growing, but the category needs careful consideration of program investments at the store level. </li> <li>Available, friendly, and knowledgeable associates in the meat department can be a big differentiator for food retailers. </li> <li>The meat case provides everyday convenience for the majority of purchases &ndash; this is where 70 percent of meat/poultry purchases are made. </li> <li>Shoppers&rsquo; suggestions for improving the meat department can be a key factor to optimizing meat department sales.</li> </ul> <p>More detail on these findings can be found in the <a href="https://www.fmi.org/forms/store/ProductFormPublic/power-of-meat-2016"><em>2016 Power of Meat</em></a> report.&nbsp;</p>

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

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.

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