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

1/5/2026
KaleMart24 continues rapid growth with new franchise partnership and Toronto opening
KaleMart24 making its Toronto debut with new location on Yonge Street.

Tom Venetis
1/5/2026
Publicis Toronto to lead 7-Eleven Canada’s brand and creative initiatives
As Agency of Record, company will oversee 7-Eleven’s creative and strategic development for brand and campaign initiatives.

Tom Venetis
1/4/2026
Amanda Marshall announced as chief lottery officer at OLG
Marshall will oversee efforts to unlock new commercial opportunities and improve player experiences.

Tom Venetis
1/4/2026
Subway Canada releases Fresh Fit Menu for the new year
QSR now offering five protein-packed sandwiches to Canadians.

Tom Venetis
1/4/2026
Tim Hortons reveals Canada's favourite menu items of 2025
In 2025, the top donut was the Apple Fritter, and Chocolate Glazed was Canada's favourite Timbits flavour.

Tom Venetis
1/4/2026
Seven & i Holdings’ Stephen Dacus gives New Year’s address on year ahead
President & CEO of 7-Eleven parent company sees challenges and paths for success in 2026.

Tom Venetis
12/18/2025
Inside the new sentiment boom driving card sales
From laughs to pop-up designs, a look at what’s shaping the card category.

Tom Venetis
12/18/2025
Dover Fueling Solutions launches 4Court Media
The new retail media network gives brands access to a highly engaged audience and supports retailers’ fuel-to-store strategies.

Tom Venetis
12/16/2025
Mark VII appoints Matt Bristow as director of chemical sales
Bristow will work to elevate Car Wash Alliance’s visibility and guide the chemical sales team.

Tom Venetis
12/16/2025
Cold Lake brewery in national spotlight at Canada Beer Cup
Cold Lake earned silver in both the Specialty IPA and Fruit Beer categories.

Tom Venetis