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

10/2/2024
Delek US Wraps Up Sale of Retail Assets
FEMSA takes ownership of the convenience stores, which are primarily located in Texas and New Mexico.

Melissa Kress
9/19/2024
Hands-On Technology Learning
The annual NACS Show offers the opportunity to see new technologies up close and personal.

Melissa Kress
9/5/2024
CITGO Loyalty Members Score Discounts in Wisconsin
The fuel brand partners with the Green Bay Packers for a ninth season.

Melissa Kress
8/30/2024
Convenience Store News' 2024 Technology Leader of the Year Is...
The global convenience store operator has proven its willingness to innovate.

Melissa Kress
8/29/2024
Wawa Adds Star Power to Latest Marketing Spot
Retired NFL player Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce bring their love for the retailer to the small screen.

Melissa Kress
8/23/2024
7-Eleven Hawaii Unveils New Mobile App to Customers
The retailer's customers now have access to mobile checkout, 7Rewards and 7NOW.

Melissa Kress
8/22/2024
More Than a Convenient Corner
Once the domain of restaurants, online ordering is on the upswing in the convenience channel.

Melissa Kress
8/20/2024
What Would a Couche-Tard & 7-Eleven Tie Up Mean for the Industry?
Any deal most likely would lead to divestitures ordered by the Federal Trade Commission.

Melissa Kress
8/20/2024
Giant Eagle Answers FAQs Around GetGo Sale
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. plans to retain dedicated store, operations and support team members to carry on the c-store chain's legacy.

Melissa Kress
8/19/2024
Couche-Tard Makes Two Significant M&A Moves
The retailer inks a deal for GetGo while it makes a bid for global competitor.

Melissa Kress