Tom Venetis

Associate Editor, Convenience Store News Canada + OCTANE

Author Profile

Tom Venetis is a 30+ year journalism veteran, starting as a business reporter with Canadian Press and later went on to cover Canada’s fast-growing technology business sector in the 90s and early 2000s for many B2B and news organizations. He is now a respected automotive business writer and commentator, appearing on CBC Radio and is now associate editor of Convenience Store News Canada and Octane Magazine. Tom is also an avid book and jazz and classical record collector.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

12/3/2025
Imperial Tobacco Canada calls for action on illegal nicotine pouch sales
Company says government must allow approved Health Canada authorized nicotine pouches to be sold where adult smokers shop.

Tom Venetis
12/3/2025
Average family expected to spend $994 more on food next year: report
The growth in food prices next year is expected even as trade-related price pressures continue to decrease.

Tom Venetis
12/2/2025
NRS partners with NationsBenefits to boost independent retailers
Partnership lets independent retailers using the NRS POS to accept NationsBenefits OTC Flex Cards with one tap.

Tom Venetis
12/2/2025
Shopper Marketing Media, Datalytica and CICC launch the State of the Industry Report Digital Companion
CICC says real-time data helps its members ‘navigate the economic headwinds of the Canadian economy in the future.’

Tom Venetis
12/2/2025
Starbucks Canada supporting Breakfast Club of Canada with holiday hunger campaign
Starbucks will donate two school meals for every Grilled Cheese on Sourdough purchased across Canada.

Tom Venetis
12/2/2025
Call2Recycle expands vape device recycling program in Quebec
Expansion is a response to the growth of battery-powered products.

Tom Venetis
12/1/2025
Ozempic and other GLP-1s about to take a bite out of the fast-food business: experts
GLP-1 uptake could spell trouble for fast-food joints already contending with more price- and health-conscious customers not on the drugs.

Tom Venetis
11/30/2025
Conagra Brands Canada makes new strategic appointments
Santiago Ardila and Michael Fazio take on new roles at North American food company.

Tom Venetis
11/30/2025
Price vs. patriotism: Holiday season a test for buy Canadian sentiment
Most Canadian shoppers still keen on purchasing Canadian-made goods from Canadian stores.

Tom Venetis
11/30/2025
Harnois Énergies joins Opération Père Noël to help disadvantaged kids this holiday season
Harnois Énergies will donate $1 for every car wash purchased at participating Proxi locations throughout Quebec to Opération Père Noël.

Tom Venetis