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

11/9/2023
Suncor still hunting for cost savings after wave of job cuts
Chief executive Kruger says he will continue commitment to cost-cutting and simplifying Suncor's operations.

Tom Venetis
11/8/2023
Pringles Canada partners with Movember to spotlight men's mental health
Pringles is donating up to $125,000 and launching a social media campaign.

Tom Venetis
11/8/2023
Couche-Tard to release second quarter results for 2024 in late November
Company will hold a conference call on the results and answer questions on November 29.

Tom Venetis
11/6/2023
Alimentation Couche-Tard closes transaction for Mapco Express
European Commission gives permission for company to also acquire certain TotalEnergies assets.

Tom Venetis
11/6/2023
Ask the Expert: How is AI transforming gas station security?
Fuel theft and payment fraud are major security concerns. Jason Chiu of Axis Canada explains how AI-powered surveillance systems can help.

Tom Venetis
11/5/2023
Ontario’s plan to tax vaping products get support from two advocacy groups
Convenience industry criticizes new tax and urges province to focus on contraband.

Tom Venetis
11/5/2023
Tim Hortons announces first-ever national Holiday Smile Cookie campaign
All proceeds from each Holiday Smile Cookie sold will be donated directly to local charities and community groups across Canada.

Tom Venetis
11/5/2023
Tim Hortons looking beyond coffee and donuts
While dominating the morning meal, Tim Hortons looks to take on the second half of the day.

Tom Venetis
11/2/2023
What does Ontario’s fall economic statement mean for convenience and gas?
Convenience Industry Council of Canada calls it a missed opportunity to address contraband tobacco, vaping tax.

Tom Venetis
11/1/2023
Subway Canada tackles childhood food insecurity
Never Miss Lunch Program to donate $1 from each order on Subway app and online to Food Banks Canada.

Tom Venetis