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

1/2/2024
J.M. Smucker Co. completes divestiture of fermented condiment brands in Canada
Sale to TreeHouse Foods completes transaction announced in October of last year.

Tom Venetis
1/1/2024
Performance Food Group announces executive leadership team promotion
Chris Hobson will be promoted to president and CEO, convenience.

Tom Venetis
1/1/2024
Tim Hortons announces return of retro donuts
Blueberry Fritter, Cinnamon Sugar Twist and Walnut Crunch to join the Dutchie to help celebrate 60th anniversary.

Tom Venetis
1/1/2024
Parkland announces Board of Directors changes
Simpson Oil Limited nominees Michael Christiansen and Marc Halley leaving the company's Board.

Tom Venetis
12/19/2023
Rabba and Maple Leaf Foods make $10,000 Food Bank donation
“It is important for us to unite with like-minded to making a positive impact in our communities”: Rima Rabba

Tom Venetis
12/19/2023
Gen Z's eating habits reflecting their global outlook and digital fluency
Hartman Group finds gen Z’s use technology to find food brands that support their values

Tom Venetis
12/18/2023
Tim Hortons to revive beloved dutchie, other favourites to mark 60th anniversary
Return of customer favourite just one of many new and retro items to help celebrate anniversary.

Tom Venetis
12/17/2023
A competitive edge
Ipsos Canada identifies 5 trends to inspire and elevate your foodservice game in 2024.

Tom Venetis
12/17/2023
Canopy Growth announces completed sale of This Works
Divestiture aligns with Canopy Growth's focus on North American cannabis operations.

Tom Venetis
12/14/2023
A look at alcohol sales rules by province across Canada
Ontario plans to allow wine to be sold in convenience stores by 2026. How does it compare to its provincial counterparts?

Tom Venetis