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

1/8/2026
Forecasts predict lacklustre oil, higher Alberta gas prices in 2026
Forecast doesn't account for the U.S. raid on Venezuela and President Trump’s remarks he wants American energy majors to take control of Venezuela's oil assets.

Tom Venetis
1/8/2026
Paytronix introduces SMS Enrollment functionalities c-stores and fuel operators
SMS Enrollment removes friction to recruitment at critical touchpoints at fuel pumps and point-of-sale systems.

Tom Venetis
1/7/2026
2026 Industry Outlook
Leaders from across Canada weigh in on the issues, trends and opportunities shaping their businesses and the channel.

Tom Venetis
1/7/2026
7-Eleven’s Joe DePinto stepping down after 20 years at company’s helm
Stan Reynolds and Doug Rosencrans appointed as interim Co-CEOs.

Tom Venetis
1/6/2026
Tim Hortons partners with Canadian Olympic, Canadian Paralympic Committees
At the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Tim Hortons will serve coffee to Team Canada athletes and their families, plus coaches and staff.

Tom Venetis
1/5/2026
KaleMart24 continues rapid growth with new franchise partnership and Toronto opening
KaleMart24 making its Toronto debut with new location on Yonge Street.

Tom Venetis
1/5/2026
Publicis Toronto to lead 7-Eleven Canada’s brand and creative initiatives
As Agency of Record, company will oversee 7-Eleven’s creative and strategic development for brand and campaign initiatives.

Tom Venetis
1/4/2026
Amanda Marshall announced as chief lottery officer at OLG
Marshall will oversee efforts to unlock new commercial opportunities and improve player experiences.

Tom Venetis
1/4/2026
Subway Canada releases Fresh Fit Menu for the new year
QSR now offering five protein-packed sandwiches to Canadians.

Tom Venetis
1/4/2026
Tim Hortons reveals Canada's favourite menu items of 2025
In 2025, the top donut was the Apple Fritter, and Chocolate Glazed was Canada's favourite Timbits flavour.

Tom Venetis