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

2/29/2024
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
2/27/2024
Molson Coors announces Chantalle Butler to become president of its Canada business
Butler will succeed longtime Molson Coors leader Frederic Landtmeters.

Tom Venetis
2/27/2024
Parkland reports strong 2023 Q4 and record year-end results
Parkland’s announced sale of 157 c-store with gas operations in Canada consistent with its divestiture program.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2024
Parkland announces sale of 157 c-stores with gas in Canada
Sale of properties will happen across six provinces.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2024
Irving Oil leadership shakeup as president Ian Whitcomb steps down
Departure happening amidst ongoing strategic review of the company.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2024
Dollarama proposes $2.5M settlement in class action over products with eco fees
Quebec law firm LPC Avocats alleged Dollarama did not properly display the price of products subject to eco fees.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2024
Canadian International Auto Show returns to Toronto
This year's show had the highest number of visitors in the auto show's 51-year history.

Tom Venetis
2/25/2024
Shell acquires 45 convenience stores in New Mexico
Agreement to take on Brewer Oil Company’s retail division expands Shell’s footprint in the U.S.

Tom Venetis
2/25/2024
Parkland adds three new EV charging locations in Ontario
Locations part of Canadian fuel distributor and retailer’s plans to expand its EV charging network in Canada.

Tom Venetis