Donna Harris

Donna is Senior Editor of OPIS' Oil Express newsletter. She is an award-winning journalist whose career spans both the petroleum and automotive industries. Prior to joining OPIS, Donna spent more than 20 years covering automotive retailing, specializing in franchise law, as well as finance and insurance. She has also worked for National Petroleum News, U.S. Oil Week and the National Association of Convenience Stores.

Recent Posts

C-stores, Retail Market

COVID-19 Drives C-Store Industry Changes: 7 Trends for 2020

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) drove major changes for the convenience store industry.

December 9, 2019

C-stores, Retail Market

10 Convenience Store Industry Trends to Watch in 2020

What trends could take your convenience store and gas station profitability to the next level in 2020?

August 26, 2019

C-stores, Retail Market

7 Irresistible Pitches to Build Loyalty at Your Gas Station & C-Store

If you’ve set up a loyalty club program at your gas station or c-store and email your customers promotions, you...

C-stores, Retail Market

7 Trends Shaping Gas Station Profitability in 2019

Gas station owners operate in a highly competitive environment, where profits fluctuate wildly. It’s important to stay on top of...

November 26, 2018

C-stores, Retail Market

Retail Fuel Industry Gift Guide: Top Products from 2018 Trade Shows

What do diesel conditioning systems, cold brew coffee and EV chargers have in common? They were all among the hottest...

C-stores, Fraud

What Petroleum Marketers Need to Know About Mobile Device Fraud

Petroleum marketers already have been victims of ransomware – malicious software that holds your data captive until you pay fraudsters...