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

10/10/2024
Foxtrot Café & Market Relaunches Digital Services
The newly revived retail brand returns to its roots as a delivery platform.

Melissa Kress
10/10/2024
NACS Lays Out Leadership Transition Plan
President and CEO Henry Armour will step down next year after 20 years with the association.

Melissa Kress
10/9/2024
Choice Market Ceases Operations
The retailer filed bankruptcy this summer after seven years in the industry.

Melissa Kress
10/9/2024
7-Eleven Brings Fall Comfort to Its C-store Network's Menu
The retailer's Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits concept is also adding to its offerings.

Melissa Kress
10/7/2024
McLane Co. to Host Emerging Brands Supplier Event
The gathering at the NACS Show will bring together brands, retailers and McLane representatives.

Melissa Kress
10/6/2024
Couche-Tard Puts Technology at the Foundation of Its Strategy
The company is honored as Convenience Store News' 2024 Technology Leader of the Year against the backdrop of the 2024 NACS Show.

Melissa Kress
10/1/2024
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
9/18/2024
Hands-On Technology Learning
The annual NACS Show offers the opportunity to see new technologies up close and personal.

Melissa Kress
9/4/2024
CITGO Loyalty Members Score Discounts in Wisconsin
The fuel brand partners with the Green Bay Packers for a ninth season.

Melissa Kress
8/29/2024
Convenience Store News' 2024 Technology Leader of the Year Is...
The global convenience store operator has proven its willingness to innovate.

Melissa Kress