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

12/14/2020

Study: Omnichannel Amenities Will Staunch C-store Traffic Declines

Joint university study also finds that targeting millennials and their children can pay off.
11/29/2020

More Than Half of Consumers Are Shopping C-stores Less During Pandemic

Exclusive Convenience Store News research studies pandemic-related shifts in the industry.
11/16/2020

Retailer Executive of the Year Sets Example for Future Leaders

Darren Rebelez is pushing all the right buttons at Casey’s.
10/29/2020

Meet the 2020 Foodservice Innovators Awards Winners

Circle K leads this year's roster of five honorees that are raising the bar on convenience foodservice.
10/29/2020

Why Enmarket Is the 2020 Foodservice Innovator to Watch

The retailer's "Store of the Future" prototype features The Eatery, Mooz frozen yogurt, and bean-to-cup coffee.
10/29/2020

Why Kwik Trip Is the 2020 Cold & Frozen Beverages Innovator of the Year

Guests can customize their drink category, flavor and cup size via the Fresh Blends smoothie machine.
10/29/2020

Why Kwik Chek Is the 2020 Prepared Foods Innovator of the Year

Judges applauded the retailer's craveable, innovative family meal deals.
10/29/2020

Why 7-Eleven Is the 2020 Hot Beverages Innovator of the Year

The c-store operator launched a new dispensed beverage platform this spring.
10/29/2020

Why Circle K Is the 2020 Foodservice Innovator of the Year

Judges lauded the retailer for its successful rollout of the "Fresh Food Fast" concept and the "Simply Great" coffee program.
09/29/2020

We All Adjust to Unprecedented Times

Industry leaders adapt with interactive virtual platforms.