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

09/07/2017

Casey's Looks to Optimize Digital & Pricing Opportunities

Retailer hopes to have a loyalty program in place by early FY2019.
09/06/2017

Couche-Tard Stays Firm in Foodservice Push

Retailer piloting new hot dog and bakery programs.
09/06/2017

Casey's Steps Up New-Store Construction on Way to 2,000

Retailer eyes the possibility of a third distribution center.
09/06/2017

Casey's FY2018 Start Delivers Mixed Results

Market area pressures, buying trends affect prepared food.
08/29/2017

Taking Its Knocks, But Still Standing

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