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

10/6/2025
Shoppers come to c-stores for convenience, curated selection of products
Acosta Group’s study finds shoppers value product promotions, product variety and healthy option choices.

Tom Venetis
10/6/2025
Dover Fueling Solutions enhances Wayne PWR DC fast chargers
New NACS cable option expands connector compatibility to enhance charging experience.

Tom Venetis
10/6/2025
Mars looks to sweeten this year’s Halloween celebrations
Mars Canada’s Spooktacular Trends Report finds majority of Canadians plan to celebrate Halloween and unwraps opportunities to make the holiday extra inclusive.

Tom Venetis
10/5/2025
Tim Hortons Orange Sprinkle Donut campaign raised $942,000 for Indigenous organizations
The Orange Sprinkle Donut fundraising campaign o date has raised over $5.3 million for Indigenous organizations.

Tom Venetis
10/2/2025
Loblaw closing second of three ultra-discount No Name stores
Shoppers complained of limited selection of packaged bakery items, produce and pantry staples, lack of refrigerated foods.

Tom Venetis
10/2/2025
Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover
PepsiCo announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages.

Tom Venetis
10/1/2025
Labatt launches alcohol-free Michelob as Canadians seek alternatives
Demand for alcohol-free beverages has been growing for some time as Canadians increasingly shy away from drinking.

Tom Venetis
10/1/2025
SOTI adds mobility upgrades to SOTI One Platform
Upgrades address growing security concerns in retail.

Tom Venetis
9/30/2025
Maple Leaf Foods completes spin-off of Canada Packers
Maple Leaf Foods retaining a 16% ownership interest in Canada Packers.

Tom Venetis
9/30/2025
Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest
Alberta Premier Smith defends not increasing Alberta's minimum wage.

Tom Venetis