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

10/29/2025
PepsiCo introduces new corporate brand identity
New look is a symbol of transformation that captures the energy, optimism and ambition of PepsiCo.

Tom Venetis
10/29/2025
Corby Spirit and Wine announces new CEO
Florence Tresarrieu will succeed Nicolas Krantz starting in the new year.

Tom Venetis
10/29/2025
Ipsos Canada promotes Jenny Thompson to VP
The former director has been instrumental in building the firm’s FIVE tracking study.

Tom Venetis
10/28/2025
Mondelēz International reports its third quarter 2025 results
Stock dips despite the company posting strong results for this quarter due to unsettle market conditions.

Tom Venetis
10/28/2025
Paytronix releases Journey Builder for personalized messaging campaigns
Messaging tool is the first release in Paytronix's enhanced Guest Engagement Suite.

Tom Venetis
10/28/2025
Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25% in second straight cut
Economists expected Wednesday’s cut as Canada’s economy shows cracks from U.S. tariffs but inflation appears largely under control.

Tom Venetis
10/27/2025
Seven & i Holdings looks to transform under changing market conditions
After the failed takeover bid by Alimentation Couche-Tard, convenience retailer to focus on its c-stores and offerings.

Tom Venetis
10/27/2025
Nortera acquires the Green Giant and Le Sieur brands in Canada from B&G Foods
Acquisition will bring both brands under Canadian ownership.

Tom Venetis
10/26/2025
CBSA seizes over $2.2 million in contraband cigarettes
Contraband cigarettes were found in a shipping container.

Tom Venetis
10/26/2025
Calgary Co-op announces leadership transition
White steps into executive chair role.

Tom Venetis