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

3/10/2024
B.C. RCMP announce seizure of millions of dollars worth of contraband cigarettes
Seizure of 133,000 cartons of cigarettes said to be a “major blow” to organized groups.

Tom Venetis
3/9/2024
Preparing for beverage alcohol in Ontario in the countdown to 2026
Questions remain about margins and rules that will govern the sale of beer and wine in convenience stores.

Tom Venetis
3/9/2024
Alcohol excise tax capped for two more years
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s announcement pauses tax raise set for April 1.

Tom Venetis
3/7/2024
Yukon government looks to take part in federal vaping tax program
The bill tabled in the legislative assembly aims to tackle growing youth vaping in the territory.

Tom Venetis
3/6/2024
Petro-Canada and Canadian Tire launch loyalty partnership
Canadians can now join their Petro Canada Petro Points and Canadian Tire Triangle Rewards loyalty programs for more benefits and rewards.

Tom Venetis
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