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

2/11/2024
Gap remains between digital and in-store experience
SOTI’s global retail report finds Canadians continue to experience a disconnect between their shopping expectations and the in-store reality.

Tom Venetis
2/11/2024
Garden Veggie Snacks bringing to Canada Flavour Burst Tortilla Chips
Kid-friendly snack will come in two flavours: Nacho Cheese and Zesty Ranch.

Tom Venetis
2/8/2024
PepsiCo releases its quarterly and 2023 results
Company delivers 9.5% organic revenue growth for 2023 even with Quaker product recall.

Tom Venetis
2/8/2024
Parkland appoints James Neate to its Board of Directors
Appointment part of Parkland’s ongoing board renewal process.

Tom Venetis
2/7/2024
Conagra Brands Canada announces two additions to leadership team
Tonya Moncrieffe and Dinah Martinez join Conagra’s Canadian and International team.

Tom Venetis
2/7/2024
Coca-Cola Spiced coming to Canadian shelves
First time in three years the iconic beverage maker has added a permanent addition to its drink portfolio.

Tom Venetis
2/6/2024
Product of the Year Canada announces 2024 winners
4,000 Canadians voted for winners across 39 categories, covering food, snacks, beverages, health products and more.

Tom Venetis
2/6/2024
Numerator looks at what brands will attract Canadian’s food spending dollars
Generational and demographic shifts reflected in brand spending decisions, with private labels gaining traction.

Tom Venetis
2/6/2024
Imperial Tobacco Canada asking federal and Ontario governments to tackle illegal tobacco
Company claims illegal market share in Ontario is to be at least 39% and as high as 69%.

Tom Venetis
2/6/2024
Danone Canada’s Silk launches new plant-based yogurt
Silk's new range of Greek-style, plant-based yogurt comes with 12 grams of Canadian pea protein per serving.

Tom Venetis