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

08/24/2020

Sheetz Overtakes Speedway in C-store Digital Scorecard

Kwik Trip and 7-Eleven are also big winners in 2020 website and social media rankings.
08/04/2020

Couche-Tard Garners 2020 Convenience Store News Foodservice Innovator of the Year Award

Kwik Chek Food Stores, 7-Eleven, Kwik Trip and Enmarket also earn kudos.
07/21/2020

Poll: COVID-19 Pandemic Forces C-store Retailers to Significantly Scale Back Employee Travel

Eighty percent of respondents have not announced when restrictions will be lifted.
07/20/2020

Getting Better, But Not Nearly Normal

The pandemic accelerated trends already in play and quickened the adoption of new store-level technology.
06/17/2020

Global Pandemic “Wasn’t in the Plan,” Says Casey’s CEO After First Year at Helm

Darren Rebelez reflects on his first year and how the pandemic has influenced his go-forward vision and leadership for the Midwest c-store chain.
06/15/2020

Poll: Convenience Store Industry Expresses Optimism for a Quick Recovery

Most respondents expect their business to return to 75 percent of normal by July 1.
06/08/2020

COVID-19 Casts Pale Over 2019 Industry Performance

Managing the reopening of business is now the top priority.
05/18/2020

Casey's CEO Foresees Three Major Changes Post-Pandemic

Darren Rebelez anticipates lasting differences in how people work and shop.
05/17/2020

COVID-19 Keeps NACS Busy on the Government Affairs Front

Liability shielding for essential businesses tops the association’s agenda.
05/13/2020

Casey’s Enhances Leadership Team to Accelerate Execution of Strategic Plan

Steve Bramlage and Ena Williams bring experience, deep knowledge to the c-store retailer.