Melissa Kress

Executive Editor

Author Profile

Melissa Kress is Executive Editor of Convenience Store News. She joined the brand in 2010. Melissa handles much of CSNews' hard news coverage, such as mergers and acquisitions and company financial reports, and the technology beat. She is also one of the industry's leading media experts on the tobacco category.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

5/15/2025
C-store Retailers Expand Menu Offerings
7-Eleven, Love's Travel Stops, Nisqually Markets and Pilot lean into foodservice to attract seasonal travelers.

Melissa Kress
5/15/2025
Cary Oil Improves Network Operations With Latest Technology Pact
The Mako Networks partnership streamlines connectivity with multiple oil brands.

Melissa Kress
5/13/2025
Foxtrot Welcomes Customers at First New-to-Industry Store
The location joins six stores in Chicago and two in Dallas.

Melissa Kress
5/11/2025
Memorial Day Weekend Travel Predicted to Hit Record High
AAA projects 39.4 million people will travel by car over a five-day period.

Melissa Kress
5/8/2025
Hy-Vee Enters Unleaded 88 Branding Pact
The partnership with Iowa Corn and Growth Energy will bring awareness to the fuel offer at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh c-stores.

Melissa Kress
5/8/2025
Good Oil Co. Picks Up Big Mike's Convenience Assets
The small chain has locations in the Dayton and Cincinnati areas of Ohio.

Melissa Kress
5/7/2025
Pilot Prepares for Summer Travel Season
The company plans to hire 7,500 new team members across its travel centers, on-site restaurants and tanker fleet.

Melissa Kress
5/7/2025
Royal Farms Rolls Out New Food & Beverage Deals
With eight flavor styles, customers can choose from 24 chicken sub combinations.

Melissa Kress
5/6/2025
Love's Appoints Its First Chief Marketing Officer
Patrick McLean takes over responsibilities from retiring Vice President of Marketing Dave Frankenfield.

Melissa Kress
5/6/2025
7-Eleven Enhances Its Gold Pass Program
New perks include free beverages and a fuel discount.

Melissa Kress