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

9/14/2017
What's Hot in Today's C-store Cold Vaults
Water is getting a turn in the spotlight as CSDs continue to decline.

Melissa Kress
9/12/2017
The Future of Convenience Foodservice: iGen
New consumer insights shared at CSNews Convenience Foodservice & Beverage Exchange event.

Melissa Kress
9/7/2017
Casey's Looks to Optimize Digital & Pricing Opportunities
Retailer hopes to have a loyalty program in place by early FY2019.

Melissa Kress
9/7/2017
Tackling Tobacco: August 2017 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup
Licenses, legal buying age remain agenda topics.

Melissa Kress
9/6/2017
Casey's FY2018 Start Delivers Mixed Results
Market area pressures, buying trends affect prepared food.

Melissa Kress
9/6/2017
Casey's Steps Up New-Store Construction on Way to 2,000
Retailer eyes the possibility of a third distribution center.

Melissa Kress
9/6/2017
Couche-Tard Stays Firm in Foodservice Push
Retailer piloting new hot dog and bakery programs.

Melissa Kress
8/29/2017
Taking Its Knocks, But Still Standing
Despite getting legislative pressure from all angles, tobacco remains steady.

Melissa Kress