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

1/12/2026
Greg Gill takes position as director of marketing with North Atlantic
Gill’s previously held positions with NLC and Colemans.

Tom Venetis
1/12/2026
Why today’s shoppers expect more than a paper shelf tag
Executives take to the stage at NRF '26 to discuss the importance of electronic shelf tags.

Tom Venetis
1/12/2026
RBC and Canadian Tire Corporation launch loyalty partnership
Loyalty partnership integrates Triangle Rewards and Avion Rewards to maximize value for shared customers.

Tom Venetis
1/11/2026
Reports of the death of EVs are greatly exaggerated
Credible data sources show the electric vehicle market is simply evolving.

Tom Venetis
1/11/2026
Tommy’s Car Wash Express shines with Ontario debut
OpenShine, a division of OpenRoad Auto Group, launches the first of six Tommy’s sites in the province, promising fast wash times, premium features and a customer-first experience built on rigorous staff training and technology.

Tom Venetis
1/11/2026
GM hit with $6 billion in charges as EV incentives cut and emissions standards fade
Company’s plan to be carbon neutral in five years shaken due environmental policies differences between the Biden and Trump administrations.

Tom Venetis
1/11/2026
Farm Boy announces participation in Feed The Dream campaign
Farm Boy also launches $20,000 grant program to support Ontario's youth.

Tom Venetis
1/8/2026
Cizzle Brands acquiring Flow Water Inc.
The acquisition transforms Cizzle Brands from an emerging CPG house of brands into a robust vertically-integrated sports nutrition company with an expedited path to profitability.

Tom Venetis
1/8/2026
Forecasts predict lacklustre oil, higher Alberta gas prices in 2026
Forecast doesn't account for the U.S. raid on Venezuela and President Trump’s remarks he wants American energy majors to take control of Venezuela's oil assets.

Tom Venetis
1/8/2026
Paytronix introduces SMS Enrollment functionalities c-stores and fuel operators
SMS Enrollment removes friction to recruitment at critical touchpoints at fuel pumps and point-of-sale systems.

Tom Venetis