Melissa Kress

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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

08/03/2023

Removing Friction on the Forecourt

A smooth fueling experience sets the scene for a smooth in-store experience.
07/27/2023

Embracing the Future of Convenience & Mobility

Technology Leader of the Year BP stands out in the channel for looking forward.
07/14/2023

Casey's Zeroes In on Store Efficiencies to Enhance the Guest Experience

The retailer is streamlining processes for employees and customers across its network.
07/20/2023

Help Track Technology Advancements in the C-store Channel

The 2023 Convenience Store News Technology Study seeks to gather insight into the industry's tech moves today and in the future.
07/13/2023

Living With & Without Technology

A trip across the pond presents an opportunity to glimpse how European retailers use technology.
07/12/2023

Casey's Explores Opportunities for Network Expansion

The c-store chain takes a two-pronged approach to unit growth.
07/18/2023

Convenience Store News' 2023 Technology Leader of the Year Is...

The honoree is a company embracing the future of mobility.
07/10/2023

Casey's Focuses on Food as It Maps Out Future Growth

The convenience retailer will accelerate its grocery and prepared food offerings over the next three years.
07/06/2023

Innovation Comes in All Sizes

Choice Market goes big by going smaller.
06/29/2023

Looking at the Data Beyond Customer Engagement

Analysis and insights can give c-store operators a more comprehensive look into various aspects of their stores.