Tom Venetis

Contributing columnist, 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. The former associate editor of Convenience Store News Canada and OCTANE Magazine, is now a freelance contributor and author of the Charging Ahead Column. Tom is also an avid book and jazz and classical record collector.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

3/26/2024
Dover Fueling Solutions User Conference puts focus on customer relationships, AI
Technology, customer demands are driving operations to change how they operate and interact with customers.

Tom Venetis
3/25/2024
Tim Hortons adds new retro-inspired merchandise in celebration of its anniversary
New merchandise plays with theme of modern nostalgia, vintage colour palettes and logo from company's past.

Tom Venetis
3/24/2024
Rabba joins with Burnbrae Farms and Maple Leaf Foods to support Food Banks Mississauga
Rabba delivered 5,400 eggs and 250 lbs. of ham in preparation for the holiday season.

Tom Venetis
3/21/2024
Canadian retailers are catching up to global peers on seamless commerce, KPMG report finds
Canada emerges fourth among eight countries in KPMG International report on future of seamless commerce.

Tom Venetis
3/21/2024
FreeWire’s Accelerate Program to help c-stores host ultrafast EV Chargers
Program looks to accelerate EV acceptance and drive in-store traffic and revenues for convenience stores.

Tom Venetis
3/21/2024
Couche-Tard appoints Stephen Harper to company’s Board of Directors
Former Prime Minister will take position effective immediately.

Tom Venetis
3/20/2024
Alimentation Couche-Tard reports lower earnings due to economic headwinds
Company still reported strong fresh food sales and growth in its loyalty program.

Tom Venetis
3/20/2024
Health Minister Mark Holland vows to crackdown on nicotine pouches
Imperial Tobacco addresses accusations of exploiting a loophole to get Health Canada approval for its oral nicotine pouch.

Tom Venetis
3/19/2024
Starbucks joining SkipTheDishes
Canadian Starbucks customers can now order Starbucks food and beverages from its more than 600 stores using Skip.

Tom Venetis
3/18/2024
PHOTO GALLERY: The Convenience U CARWACS Show
Industry leaders and vendors from across Canada gather for the successful 2024 show and conference in Toronto.

Tom Venetis