Don Longo

Don Longo

Editorial Director Emeritus

Author Profile

Don Longo is Editorial Director Emeritus of Convenience Store News. He joined the brand in 2005. With the highest recognition of any c-store industry media journalist, Don has given presentations to business groups throughout the U.S., Europe and South America, appeared as a guest on Fox Business News and National Public Radio, and is a highly sought source for major consumer and business news.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

7/14/2024
A Plan for Reaping Educational Benefits at NACS Show 2024
A wide range of topics cover all your needs to become a better-informed c-store executive.

Don Longo
6/16/2024
EEOC Suit Impacts More Than Just Sheetz
All convenience retailers should review their hiring practices.

Don Longo
5/19/2024
Secret Sauce Comes in Many Different Varieties
There are several ways to create a distinct competitive advantage in foodservice.

Don Longo
4/14/2024
Surge Pricing: Yea or Nay?
Something to think about, but today's price sensitivity makes it challenging.

Don Longo
3/24/2024
Worlds Colliding
Expansion will pit more best-in-class chains against one another in 2024.

Don Longo
1/23/2024
Elite Lineup of Retailers Set to Speak at 2024 Convenience Foodservice Exchange
Featured speakers at this year's conference will include execs from Wawa, The Spinx Co., Circle K and Murphy USA.

Don Longo
1/18/2024
Convenience Store News Recognizes 10 Retailers as 2024 Foodservice Innovators
Wawa garners the top honor in the awards program for a third time.

Don Longo
1/17/2024
Crystal-Balling the Coming Year in Convenience
Some trends are more obvious than others.

Don Longo
12/17/2023
Retail Theft in the U.S.: It's a Crime
Policy changes are needed to stem the shoplifting epidemic.

Don Longo
11/15/2023
C is for Community
Being the community's store is as important as being the convenience store.

Don Longo