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

9/28/2025
M&M's and Crocs unveil limited-edition collection
M&M's x Crocs Collection will be available in 50 markets worldwide.

Tom Venetis
9/25/2025
Nestlé appoints Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen as CEO of Nespresso
Alfonso has served as CEO of Nespresso's North American business, covering the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Tom Venetis
9/25/2025
16 hospitalized, 105 sickened in pistachio-linked salmonella outbreak
Recalled products suspected of being contaminated by salmonella bacteria include certain brands of pistachio kernels, baklava, ice cream and chocolate.

Tom Venetis
9/25/2025
Economic growth in July could give way to stall in August: StatCan
Even with the stronger July, activity for the third quarter is tracking slightly weaker than projections in the Bank of Canada's most recent outlooks.

Tom Venetis
9/24/2025
North Atlantic reaches agreement to acquire Esso Société Anonyme Française and ExxonMobil Chemical France
Agreement brings North Atlantic closer to a major presence in France.

Tom Venetis
9/23/2025
What will Halloween scare up this year for candy sales
Halloween candy sales look to rise in 2025 with adults and children indulging their sweet tooths.

Tom Venetis
9/23/2025
Sour Patch Kids coming to light up Halloween
New gummy candy glows under blacklight.

Tom Venetis
9/21/2025
Molson Coors Beverage Company Board names Rahul Goyal as president and CEO
Goyal to succeed Gavin Hattersley and join Molson Coors’ Board of Directors effective Oct. 1.

Tom Venetis
9/21/2025
Parkland, Sunoco clear key U.S. regulatory hurdle for acquisition
Parkland shareholders approved Sunoco takeover in June of this year.

Tom Venetis
9/21/2025
Designing the forecourt of the future
From better lighting to AI-enabled pumps, modern forecourts are evolving to create safer, smarter and more profitable experiences for today’s fuel and convenience customers.

Tom Venetis