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

10/15/2025
Nestlé plans major job cuts after posting nine-month financial results
Nestlé CEO says company will prioritize businesses with high potential for growth and accelerate value creation.

Tom Venetis
10/14/2025
Suncor Energy announces retirement of CFO Kris Smith
Troy Little will take on the role of CFO moving forward.

Tom Venetis
10/14/2025
Holiday spending likely to fall according to PwC Canada’s 2025 holiday outlook survey
Gen Z to slash spending by 35% as consumers plan cutbacks, prioritize value and Canadian made products.

Tom Venetis
10/14/2025
Scene+ launches Scene+ Points Days
Registered Scotiabank cardholders can earn up to 7x the points from Nov 7-9.

Tom Venetis
10/14/2025
The red carpet treatment at Hollywood Car Wash
With a star-worthy customer experience and plans for growth, this Brampton Ont. business is showing how great service, family values and a little shine go a long way.

Tom Venetis
10/13/2025
7-Eleven Canada is scaring up a set of Halloween treats
On October 31, customers can get a free small Slurpee along with some seasonal fun treats.

Tom Venetis
10/13/2025
Parkland-Sunoco deal receives Investment Canada Act approval
The deal cleared a key U.S. antitrust hurdle last month when the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act expired.

Tom Venetis
10/9/2025
Lay’s revamps its look and its recipes
Redesign made to mark the brand’s 100th anniversary.

Tom Venetis
10/9/2025
PepsiCo announces new chief financial officer
Steve Schmitt appointed executive vice-president and chief financial officer; Jamie Caulfield to retire.

Tom Venetis
10/9/2025
Canada adds surprise 60,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate steady at 7.1%
Job gain comes after losses of more than 100,000 positions over the previous two months.

Tom Venetis
10/8/2025
British Columbia has tabled historic legislation to smoke out vaping advertising
B.C. government says legislation is the first in Canada seeking to recover health care costs from companies that use "deceptive practices" to sell vaping products.

Tom Venetis
10/7/2025
Second Cup bringing ready-to-drink latte to Quebec grocery shelves
Partnering with Labatt Breweries and Station Agro-Biotech helping to meet growing demand for canned coffee in Canada.

Tom Venetis