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

10/22/2023
Customizable, eco-friendly packaging can help drive c-store ready-to-eat sales
Plant-based packaging taps into consumers' desire for both food freshness and sustainability.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2023
High Tide opens Canna Cabana Store in former Fire & Flower location
New store located in rapidly expanding northwest section of Calgary and major retail centre.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2023
Café William launches new brand identity
Simplified moniker revealed in anticipation of introduction of new initiatives in specialty coffees.

Tom Venetis
10/18/2023
Ferrara Candy Company to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company
Acquisition would add to Ferrara Candy’s portfolio of sugar candies.

Tom Venetis
10/18/2023
Arthur Irving no longer chairman of Irving Oil
Daughter Sarah Irving no longer executive vice-president, according to company's website.

Tom Venetis
10/18/2023
J.M. Smucker Co. to divest fermented food condiment brands in Canada
TreeHouse Foods to buy Bick's pickles, Habitant pickled beets, Woodman's horseradish and McLarens pickled onions brands.

Tom Venetis
10/18/2023
Nestlé reports nine-month sales for 2023
North America shows positive growth across most brands and categories

Tom Venetis
10/17/2023
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s Alain Bouchard honoured at Pembrook Management gala
Bouchard was inducted as first honouree of Pembrook’s Hall of Fame.

Tom Venetis
10/17/2023
Imperial Tobacco Canada to make quitting smoking easier with Zonnic
Nicotine pouch to be available at Canadian convenience stores this year.

Tom Venetis
10/15/2023
Dairy Farmers of Canada recommend delaying farmgate milk price adjustment
Recommendation comes after the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers called for a pause on further increases.

Tom Venetis