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

10/22/2024
Manitoba government says it needs more time to review some cannabis licences
Moratorium enacted so government could review the industry and ensure young people were not able to access the product.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2024
Bank of Canada delivers half percentage point rate cut
This marked the central bank’s fourth consecutive interest rate cut since June.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2024
Tourmaline, Clean Energy open two new natural gas fuelling stations in Alberta
Once complete, the 20-station network could fuel up to 3,000 natural gas-powered trucks daily.

Tom Venetis
10/21/2024
Will U.S. convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?
C-stores are looking overseas for grab-and-go inspiration, and upping their coffee game.

Tom Venetis
10/21/2024
Gatorade Canada announces continued commitment to Professional Women’s Hockey League
Signs hockey star Sarah Fillier ahead of her first season with the league.

Tom Venetis
10/21/2024
J.M. Smucker Co. announces sale of Voortman brand to Second Nature Brands
Sale part of effort to optimize portfolio and reallocate resources to core growth brands.

Tom Venetis
10/20/2024
Metro to launch Moi Rewards in Ontario and expand partnership with RBC and Avion Rewards
Ontario customers of Metro and Food Basics grocery and pharmacy banners will save on everyday essentials.

Tom Venetis
10/20/2024
Potential Listeria contamination has TreeHouse Foods announcing voluntary recall of certain waffle products
Recalled products include waffles sold under the No Name and Compliments brands.

Tom Venetis
10/17/2024
Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in 'historic' proposed deal
A proposed plan of arrangement developed through mediation was filed in an Ontario court.

Tom Venetis
10/16/2024
Absolut expands its ready-to-drink lineup with Ocean Spray
Absolut Ocean Spray Vodka Cranberry RTD looks to grab consumers looking for new RTD beverages.

Tom Venetis