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

3/6/2024
Jason Blake takes over as president of PepsiCo Beverages Canada
Blake succeeds Mike Ruff, who is moving into the role of president of the PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) North Division.

Tom Venetis
3/5/2024
Leadership, AI, economic confidence and beer in c-stores: Highlights from Day 2 of the C-store IQ Conference at The Convenience U CARWACS Show
Panelists speak about how AI can identify emerging customer trends and grabbing the discretionary spending of younger consumers.

Tom Venetis
3/5/2024
Dairy Farmers of Canada launches new consumer rewards program
Reward program meant to supports consumers and local dairy farmers.

Tom Venetis
3/4/2024
Convenience U CARWACS Show opens in Toronto
Inflation and cost-considerations impacting shopping behaviours, but c-stores can keep customers with a focus loyalty, price and leveraging social media.

Tom Venetis
3/3/2024
Fire destroys Covered Bridge Potato Chip in Hartland New Brunswick
Residents of Hartland devastated over loss of an essential employer in the region.

Tom Venetis
3/3/2024
Tim Hortons Roll Up To Win contest returns win an added anniversary prize
To celebrate 60 years, Tim Hortons is giving Canadians a chance to win a VW all-electric Volkswagen ID.4.

Tom Venetis
2/29/2024
Counterfeit erectile dysfunction drugs seized from two convenience stores in Toronto
Products can be identified by incorrect or missing LOT numbers and incorrect expiry dates.

Tom Venetis
2/29/2024
Albertans will see lower taxes, except for tobacco, vaping products and EVs
Alberta finance minister Nate Horner says new electric vehicle tax about fairness.

Tom Venetis
2/29/2024
Convenience retailer advocacy group in B.C. decries Premier’s “attack on convenience stores"
Independent convenience retailers say they are threatened by government-induced challenges and lack of consultation.

Tom Venetis
2/28/2024
PepsiCo Foods Canada takes this leap year to introduce a new snack to Canada
Food and beverage maker used the mysteriously named Nowhere Island to launch its Havoc snacks.

Tom Venetis