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

3/5/2018
Convenience Store News Top 20 Growth Chains Keep Growing
Big consolidators and strong regionals put pressure on midsize chains.

Don Longo
2/27/2018
Pine State Trading's Paul Auger Honored as CDA Marketplace Kicks Into High Gear
Hall of Fame luncheon a highlight of the convenience distribution industry confab.

Don Longo
2/27/2018
Meet Foodservice Innovator to Watch: Pilot Flying J
Judges were impressed with the direction the retailer is taking its prepared food program.

Don Longo
2/21/2018
Foodservice Key to Growing C-store Visits
New consumer survey by AlixPartners reinforces importance of foodservice growth.

Don Longo
2/13/2018
Four Reasons Why Hispanics Are Lucrative C-store Shoppers
Only Mexico has a larger Hispanic population than the United States.

Don Longo
2/7/2018
TWIC Celebrates Women’s Advancement in C-store Industry
Led by Allison Moran, 2018 Advisory Board will take program to new heights.

Don Longo
2/5/2018
Meet Hot Beverages Innovator of the Year: Cumberland Farms
Judges said this retailer “makes a mean cup of coffee.”

Don Longo
1/17/2018
Income Inequality Narrative Turns to CEOs
Government affairs expert warns retailers to expect state action in CEO pay.

Don Longo
1/16/2018
CSNews Names 2018 Category Captains Honorees
Twelve c-store suppliers earn recognition for outstanding category management initiatives.

Don Longo
1/8/2018
Twice Daily Serving Up 'Truly Healthy Foods'
Options fueled by alliances with The Partnership for a Healthier America and ESSTAR.

Don Longo