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

2/22/2024
Longo’s unveils seven new fast-charging EV stations at Oakville store
In partnership with Jule, the new stations deepen the grocer’s commitment to sustainability.

Tom Venetis
2/22/2024
Cashier becomes social media darling
From her lively and humorous reports on sales and contests, Pissuk has earned many positive comments online.

Tom Venetis
2/21/2024
Nestlé reports full-year results for 2023
International beverage and food producer says results were excellent despite uncertain global conditions.

Tom Venetis
2/21/2024
Suncor Energy reports strong fourth quarter 2023 results
Suncor also announces upcoming changes to its Board of Directors.

Tom Venetis
2/20/2024
Circle K expands North American EV charging network with new Kentucky location
New Circle K fast charging site in Richmond adds to Circle K’s global EV charging footprint expected to reach 200 sites in North America this year.

Tom Venetis
2/19/2024
Tim Hortons testing plastic-free and recyclable hot beverage lids
Tims restaurants across Prince Edward Island will be using the new lids during 12-week test.

Tom Venetis
2/19/2024
CSNC EXCLUSIVE: What’s in store for frozen meals in 2024?
A Q&A with Conagra’s Paul Hogan, who talks about evolving flavours and consumption trends.

Tom Venetis
2/15/2024
Restaurant Brands International expects to have 40,000 restaurants, $60B in sales by 2028
RBI to grow Tim Hortons’ sales with wraps, bowls, savory pastries, snack foods and other new products.

Tom Venetis
2/13/2024
Tim Hortons adds Sweet Chili Chicken flavour to its wrap and bowl offerings
Vegetarian option also available.

Tom Venetis
2/13/2024
B.C. convenience stores unfairly targeted in new nicotine pouch restrictions
UKCIA and BCKBA say industry was not properly consulted and fear increase in illegal trafficking.

Tom Venetis