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

2/12/2024
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
2/8/2024
PepsiCo releases its quarterly and 2023 results
Company delivers 9.5% organic revenue growth for 2023 even with Quaker product recall.

Tom Venetis
2/8/2024
Parkland appoints James Neate to its Board of Directors
Appointment part of Parkland’s ongoing board renewal process.

Tom Venetis
2/7/2024
Conagra Brands Canada announces two additions to leadership team
Tonya Moncrieffe and Dinah Martinez join Conagra’s Canadian and International team.

Tom Venetis