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

10/30/2023
Canadian Tire grows Triangle Rewards with repurchase of Financial Services business stake from Scotiabank
Engaged Triangle Rewards members spend, on average, more than twice as much as non-members.

Tom Venetis
10/29/2023
Canco Petroleum opens new location in Ontario
Canco Barrie part of fuel provider’s ambitious growth plans for Canada.

Tom Venetis
10/29/2023
Quebec ban on flavoured vaping products starts in November
Imperial Tobacco Canada asking government to ensure compliance with its new regulations by creating an ACCES Vapotage program.

Tom Venetis
10/26/2023
Saskatchewan set to raise minimum age to 19 for smoking and vaping
Age increase part of government’s “build and protect” promise in Throne Speech

Tom Venetis
10/26/2023
Circle K to debut limited edition HeroBadge collectibles
Collectibles will be available through to December 11 at Circle K locations across Canada.

Tom Venetis
10/26/2023
Coca‑Cola Company announcing use of fully recycled plastic bottles across Canada
Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta in 500mL bottles will be made with 100% recycled plastic bottles.

Tom Venetis
10/25/2023
Competition Bureau resolves competition concerns with Global Fuels acquisition of Greenergy's retail fuel business
Deal includes 241 sites across Canada.

Tom Venetis
10/25/2023
Danone Canada joins Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund as a Legacy Spaces partner
Legacy Space allows employees to learn about the diverse cultures, experiences, and histories of Indigenous Peoples.

Tom Venetis
10/24/2023
Holiday season presents challenges and opportunities for c-stores
News retail studies find Canadians want value and options for their holiday dollars.

Tom Venetis
10/23/2023
Nestlé celebrates 10th anniversary of Nestlé Needs YOUth initiative
Program helps young people enhances skills and find opportunities for employment.

Tom Venetis