Tom Venetis

Contributing columnist, 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. The former associate editor of Convenience Store News Canada and OCTANE Magazine, is now a freelance contributor and author of the Charging Ahead Column. Tom is also an avid book and jazz and classical record collector.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

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
8/7/2025
Tim Hortons, PWHL and Barbie team up
New Barbie hockey dolls a collaboration with superstars Sarah Nurse and Marie-Philip Poulin.

Tom Venetis
8/6/2025
Chandra Kumar appointed market head of Canada for Nestlé Canada
Current market head John Carmichael to return to the U.S. to pursue new role.

Tom Venetis
8/6/2025
Canadian Tire reports strong second quarter 2025 results
President and CEO Hicks says store refresh, technology and expanded loyalty partnerships driving growth.

Tom Venetis
8/6/2025
Restaurant Brands International Q2 profit down from a year ago
Parent company of Tim Hortons says company initiatives are helping driving improvements in the guest experience.

Tom Venetis
8/6/2025
Canada’s retailers can now stock a beloved favourite once more: Nestea Iced Tea
Nestea Iced Tea arrives in popular Ready to Drink (RTD) format with four flavours.

Tom Venetis
8/5/2025
Parent company of 7-Eleven plans 1,300 new stores for North America by 2031
Expansion strategy is part of a plan to grow the company after Couche-Tard negotiations ended.

Tom Venetis
8/5/2025
AGCO aims to stop unregulated gaming in c-stores
Steps are in place to revoke lottery seller registrations on some stores with unapproved gambling machines.

Tom Venetis
8/4/2025
Parkland Corp. announces strong 2025 second quarter results
Company says strong showing demonstrates strength in its diversified business ahead of upcoming merger with Sunoco.

Tom Venetis