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

8/14/2025
United Korean Commerce & Industry Association of Canada wants to meet with Canada's new health minister
Group highlights the role independent convenience stores play in communities, and the importance of government support.

Tom Venetis
8/13/2025
Nearly $500K in tobacco seized at the Cornwall border this spring
Several individuals charged with unlawful smuggling and possession of contraband tobacco products.

Tom Venetis
8/13/2025
Danone Canada promotes gut health with Activia Expert yogurt
Activia Expert features a blend of prebiotics and probiotics to help support digestive health for health-conscious consumers.

Tom Venetis
8/12/2025
Buy Canadian shopping trend starting to lose some steam: Metro CEO
Tariffs from the U.S. and Canada's own counter-tariffs have continued to lead some food producers to request price increases from grocers.

Tom Venetis
8/12/2025
Inaugural iDREAM Awards to celebrate emerging Canadian changemakers at Sankofa Day event
$5 million in media grants to be awarded at the VIP celebration featuring a special DJ performance by Kardinal Offishall.

Tom Venetis
8/12/2025
Grocery and drugstore retailer Metro reports $323M Q3 profit, up from $296M
Cash-strapped consumers focusing more on value in everyday household purchases.

Tom Venetis
8/12/2025
Food and beverage brands must rethink brand strategies
Hartman Group finds consumer brands must develop new strategies to reach consumers with evolving cultural norms, shifting values.

Tom Venetis
8/11/2025
John Carmichael appointed by Kimberly-Clark as president, North America
Carmichael succeeds interim president Kurt Laufer, who resumes his prior role as President of U.S. consumer sales.

Tom Venetis
8/10/2025
Danone North America supporting users of weight loss medications with Oikos Fusion
Oikos Fusion specifically made to support muscle mass during weight loss, while also supporting digestive health.

Tom Venetis
8/10/2025
Counterfeit Cialis and Viagra seized from Toronto, Pickering, and Brantford stores
Health Canada says consumers must immediately stop using and safely dispose of these products.

Tom Venetis