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

8/23/2021
Ready, Set, Go
Pent-up demand for in-person connections should fuel a vibrant NACS Show.

Don Longo
8/2/2021
Message to Small Operators: Don’t Despair
The pandemic affected smaller retailers more than others.

Don Longo
6/28/2021
Convenience Store News Launches Curbside Delivery Survey Ahead of Annual Foodservice Conference
The study aims to look at how c-stores utilize curbside delivery and how it is affecting the industry.

Don Longo
6/23/2021
The NACS Show Is Back
The convenience store industry's premier expo is ready to resume course with few restrictions.

Don Longo
6/16/2021
COVID-19's Continuing Impact on the Convenience Store Shopper
A new study suggests that c-stores face long-term threats in post-pandemic America.

Don Longo
6/10/2021
The Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion
Convenience Store News and Altria launch a new platform for discussion, innovation, engagement and action.

Don Longo
5/25/2021
The Summer of the Road Trip?
Vaccine optimism and still-cautious consumers could lead to breakout year for summer car travel.

Don Longo
4/21/2021
Solving the Post-Pandemic Foodservice Riddle
CFX will explore how c-stores are rebuilding their prepared foods business.

Don Longo
4/13/2021
Half of Consumers Say Pandemic Has Permanently Changed Their Shopping Habits
New AlixPartners study shows health and environmental concerns have grown in importance.

Don Longo
3/24/2021
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.

Don Longo