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Melissa Kress

Melissa Kress is senior news editor at Convenience Store News. She began her journalism career as a weekly newspaper editor before making the move to business-to-business publishing, covering commercial real estate. She joined Convenience Store News in November 2010. Kress graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism.

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August 2017

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Despite getting legislative pressure from all angles, tobacco remains steady.

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April 2018

NACS State of the Industry Summit highlights the need for change.

NACS State of the Industry Summit highlights the need to evolve.

March 2018

Tobacco 21 logo

More lawmakers take up Tobacco 21 as patchwork of legislation continues.

Michele Buck, president and CEO of The Hershey Co., accepted the Corporate Citizenship Award from the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board.Michele Buck, president and CEO of The Hershey Co., accepted the Corporate Citizenship Award from the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board.

E-Z Mart, Hershey and Wenzel's Farm team members earn recognition, as NCA honors candy executives.

Circle K sign

In the U.S., the new global brand is about to move into the Midwest.

Logo for Global Partners

Current volume of retail deals presents opportunity, according to CEO.

Circle K's Simply Great Coffee

The retailer's decentralized business structure allows it to pilot programs in different markets.

Logos for Alimentation Couche-Tard and Holiday Stationstores

The company is appointing a senior leader to identify reverse synergies from Holiday Cos.

Team members prepare to greet customers at the new Love's Country Store in Wynnewood, Okla. on March 1.

Circle K, Kum & Go, Love's and Weigel's also make new store announcements.

Logo for Casey's General Stores

Replacement stores and major remodels also on tap for the Midwest retailer.

VERC Enterprises promoted Barry S. Ahern to vice presidents of operations.

CDA, Krispy Krunchy Chicken and more also make personnel announcements.

New imaging for BP gas stations

BPAMA members offered a glimpse of the future of fuel retailing at event.

Casey's General Stores pizza-to-pump promotion

Strong fuel gallon increases in Q3 were offset by softer prepared food results.

A Casey's convenience store

Three key initiatives are digital engagement, fleet card and price optimization.

Brochure for BP's Innovation Center

Palm reading at the pump and a twist on window shopping were just two solutions showcased at the event.

MarkTen vapor products

Company is preparing to file applications with the FDA for several products.

single-store owner

Mom-and-pop retailers can survive, but only if they find a competitive differentiator. 

Getty Realty CEO Constant and COO Olear

Acquisition and redevelopment moves led to a strong performance in 2017.

Two stamps, regulations and rules

Higher legal buying age is still a topic of discussion across the country.

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