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

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
3/18/2024
BMO enters partnership with Shell Canada
Partnership will bring substantial fuel savings for customers with Shell/CAA memberships.

Tom Venetis
3/18/2024
DavidsTea bringing “Tea-2-Go” to 1,500 Couche-Tard/Circle K stores in Canada
DavidsTea will open full tea bar concept at seven Couche-Tard locations offering hot and iced teas.

Tom Venetis
3/18/2024
Flow Beverage evolving brand identity with refreshed packaging
Updated brand identity features refreshed packaging with low carbon footprint alongside a new brand platform.

Tom Venetis