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

12/15/2021
Disruptions Can't Stop The Spinx Co. from Hitting Golden Milestone
Founder Stewart Spinks looks back at how convenience retail has risen to meet every challenge.

Don Longo
12/13/2021
What Will the Biggest Stories of 2022 Be?
The Convenience Store News team takes a whimsical look at headlines we’d like to see next year.

Don Longo
12/12/2021
PHOTO GALLERY: Fuelco Differentiates From the Pack With Foodsmart Store Concept
The New York retailer aims to stand out with healthier products and lower-priced fuel.

Don Longo
11/15/2021
A Show Like No Other
The NACS Show’s return is just what the industry needed.

Don Longo
10/31/2021
Hall of Fame Is Back
Is it heaven? No, it’s Iowa.

Don Longo
10/24/2021
C-stores Moving to Forefront of Business Innovation
Convenience retailers are evolving successfully to meet the post-pandemic future.

Don Longo
10/18/2021
Meet the 2021 Foodservice Innovators Awards Winners
Rutter's leads this year's roster of five honorees that are raising the bar on convenience foodservice.

Don Longo
10/18/2021
Why Rutter's Is the 2021 Foodservice Innovator of the Year
The retailer was lauded for how it adjusted its menu due to the pandemic, and its approach to marketing its offerings to consumers digitally.

Don Longo
10/18/2021
Why 7-Eleven Is the 2021 Cold & Frozen Beverages Innovator of the Year
Not only did the retailer introduce new flavors, but it also debuted a stay-cold cup.

Don Longo
10/18/2021
Why The Spinx Co. Is the 2021 Prepared Foods Innovator of the Year
The retailer satisfied the call for more prepared food items with minimal touchpoints.

Don Longo