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

1/7/2018
New Year, New Look for Convenience Store News
Our new look matches the continued evolution of the convenience retail market.

Don Longo
1/7/2018
8 Consumer Trends for 2018
These trends will drive many of the business decisions convenience store operators make in the coming months.

Don Longo
12/28/2017
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Here are some trends to watch for in 2018.

Don Longo
12/17/2017
Meet Prepared Foods Innovator of the Year: Holiday Stationstores
Minnesota-based retailer upped its game this year.

Don Longo
12/14/2017
CSNews Summit Analyzes How Future Cars Will Impact Future Fuels
Alternative Fuels Summit addresses changes in technology and consumer behavior.

Don Longo
11/26/2017
Optimism High as Business Improves
Last month’s NACS Show revealed pulse of the c-store industry.

Don Longo
11/26/2017
Why Wawa Is 2017 Foodservice Innovator of the Year
Convenience chain wins second Innovator of the Year title in five years.

Don Longo
11/8/2017
Innovation Will Target the Connected Consumer
Stuzo CEO says technology enables retailers to engage the customer anywhere, at any time.

Don Longo
11/6/2017
How Wawa Surfed Its Way to Blue Ocean Success
Wawa exec Howard Stoeckel and “Blue Ocean” authors reveal how any retailer can reach new depths through market creation strategy.

Don Longo
10/30/2017
How Altria Champions the Advancement of Women
Its Women in Sales Network promotes diversity in the male-dominated industries of tobacco and convenience retailing.

Don Longo