Don Longo

Editorial Director Emeritus
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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

04/13/2021

Half of Consumers Say Pandemic Has Permanently Changed Their Shopping Habits

New AlixPartners study shows health and environmental concerns have grown in importance.
03/24/2021

The C-store Growth Chain of the Decade Is…

Casey’s General Stores has made Convenience Store News’ Top 20 Growth Chains list every year.
03/11/2021

A Simple Formula to Achieve Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

Dr. Jermaine Davis discussed how to lead with an inclusive lens at the 2021 Convenience Distribution Marketplace Virtual event.
02/11/2021

C-store Traffic Remains Low, But Convenience Is Still King

AlixPartners’ 2021 industry study cites loyalty programs and delivery as keys to winning this year.
02/01/2021

What to Expect From Biden Presidency

Convenience store industry should brace for sweeping climate change, labor regulations.
01/31/2021

C-store Retailers Wary of More Pitfalls in 2021

COVID, labor difficulties and declining foot traffic are chief among their concerns.
02/03/2021

Like It or Not, Retailers Are Becoming Technology Companies

Improving the customer experience is driving the top tech trends in the c-store industry.
01/20/2021

Retail Industry Experts View 2021 With Caution & Optimism

Virtual NRF Show kicks off with economic outlooks from leading pundits and retailers.
01/06/2021

Convenience Distributors Find Some Sales Growth Amidst Pandemic 

The industry’s top wholesalers saw average sales increase a little more than 2 percent in 2020.
01/05/2021

Hope for the Best; Prepare for the Worst

After last year, the industry should be ready for anything in 2021.