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

3/4/2025
Retailer Groups Urge Tariff Negotiations as Administration Signals Possible Updates
The National Retail Federation and Retail Industry Leaders Association push President Trump to rethink the levies against major trade partners.

Melissa Kress
2/27/2025
Quality Oil Names New CEO
Don McIver takes on the role following the retirement of Graham Bennett.

Melissa Kress
2/25/2025
EG America to Offer Fleet Discounts Across Its Network
The Alloy Fleet+ Card will debut in the first quarter.

Melissa Kress
2/24/2025
New York State Takes on Illegal Vapor Sales Over Youth Use
A new lawsuit names 13 manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

Melissa Kress
2/20/2025
Gas Prices Hold Steady as Spring Approaches
The national average edged up over the past month as refineries began their transition to summer blend fuel.

Melissa Kress
2/20/2025
People on the Move: The Campbell's Co., CDA, Parkland, PepsiCo & The Wills Group
Circana, Conexxus, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Mini Melts USA and Performance Food Group announce personnel news.

Melissa Kress
2/19/2025
Wesco Expands Self-Checkout
The c-store operator initially launched a pilot program with Mashgin at 10 locations.

Melissa Kress
2/19/2025
A Return to Operational Basics
C-store operators are improving the frontend experience by focusing on the backend process.

Melissa Kress
2/12/2025
Stewart's Shops to Divest Five C-stores
The move comes after its acquisition of the Jolley Stores network.

Melissa Kress
2/11/2025
Parker's Kitchen Implements Self-Checkout Option
The NCR Voyix technology is available at roughly two-thirds of its convenience stores.

Melissa Kress