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

8/5/2024
Mars may be in talks to buy Kellanova: Reuters
Proposed deal would be one of the biggest ever in the packaged food sector, say analysts.

Tom Venetis
7/31/2024
Parkland announces second quarter results for 2024
Looks to have some 120 Ontario convenience locations ready for beverage alcohol sales.

Tom Venetis
7/30/2024
Brush up on brush maintenance
Seven smart strategies for optimal cleaning performance.

Tom Venetis
7/30/2024
Mars launches fruit-flavoured Excel Refreshers
Fruit gum is seeing a notable rise in popularity, particularly among young buyers.

Tom Venetis
7/30/2024
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions introduces OneShot Presoak Technology
Presoak solution brings a more efficient and cost-effective car wash for operators.

Tom Venetis
7/30/2024
Tim Hortons to raise funds for Albert wildfire relief
All proceeds from fundraising donut to go to Canadian Red Cross 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal.

Tom Venetis
7/30/2024
ITCAN asks Health Canada, Quebec government to crack down on illegal nicotine products
Imperial Tobacco Canada calls for decisive enforcement of regulations to ensure only safe and legal nicotine products are available for sale.

Tom Venetis
7/29/2024
Fast-food brands see 'no end in sight' for cold beverage boom
Quick-serve and convenience store brands have touted growing all-season demand for icy drinks.

Tom Venetis
7/29/2024
7-Eleven, Circle K to carry Más+ by Messi hydration drink
Starting in late-August, Canadians will be able to purchase Lionel Messi’s next generation hydration drink.

Tom Venetis
7/28/2024
George Weston Limited, Loblaw Companies announce settlement bread price-fixing arrangement
Companies to apologize to Canadians for their role in industry-wide bread price-fixing arrangement and agree to a total settlement of $500 million.

Tom Venetis