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

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
2/12/2024
B.C. police seize $11M worth of contraband cigarettes along with guns, drugs
Largest one-time seizure of contraband cigarettes in the province.

Tom Venetis
2/12/2024
Ontario beer drinkers get reprieve from tax hike
Premier announces that two-year freeze will keep costs down while supporting hospitality and alcohol sectors.

Tom Venetis
2/12/2024
JT Group sees growth in tobacco sales
Tobacco company says its strong revenues and profits came with a focus on heated tobacco device and nicotine pouches.

Tom Venetis
2/12/2024
Lactalis Canada announces new sales leadership appointments
New appointments will help company to build strong customer partnerships going forward.

Tom Venetis
2/11/2024
Rabba Fine Foods co-hosts Super Bowl party at Good Shepherd Ministries
Eighth annual dinner includes a home style meal, beverages, snacks and care packages served during the game’s broadcast.

Tom Venetis
2/11/2024
Gap remains between digital and in-store experience
SOTI’s global retail report finds Canadians continue to experience a disconnect between their shopping expectations and the in-store reality.

Tom Venetis
2/11/2024
Garden Veggie Snacks bringing to Canada Flavour Burst Tortilla Chips
Kid-friendly snack will come in two flavours: Nacho Cheese and Zesty Ranch.

Tom Venetis