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

11/25/2025
Deal reached to allow grocers to avoid accepting beer and wine empties
Deal averts a potential death knell for the Ontario Deposit Return Program.

Tom Venetis
11/25/2025
7-Eleven Canada and Children’s Miracle Network launch Giving Tuesday cookie fundraiser
Partnership marks a first of its kind initiative for 7-Eleven Canada.

Tom Venetis
11/24/2025
Employment in non-alcoholic beverage sector reaches ten-year high
Sector adds $5.8 billion to Canada’s GDP amidst challenging business environment.

Tom Venetis
11/24/2025
How c-stores can profit from today’s fast-growing chocolate trends
Premium and purpose-driven chocolate products are helping Canadian consumers indulge their chocolate sweet tooths.

Tom Venetis
11/23/2025
Couche-Tard to add 500 new stores by 2028
Expand focus on foodservice across North America to meet customer's demand for affordable food options.

Tom Venetis
11/23/2025
Are Canadians ready to give this holiday season?
Field Agent Canada finds Canadians are in a festive and giving mood this holiday season.

Tom Venetis
11/23/2025
Statistics Canada says retail sales down 0.7% in September at $69.8B
Retail sales report comes ahead of the Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision set for Dec. 10.

Tom Venetis
11/23/2025
Settlement reached in Silk, Great Value plant milk class action, says law firm
Settlement funds will be distributed to class members meeting certain criteria.

Tom Venetis
11/22/2025
Snacks take a bite out of meal time as consumers pivot to smaller portions
Snacking has become the new meal for many Canadians.

Tom Venetis
11/20/2025
Skip and Food Banks Canada expand sixth annual Giving Tuesday campaign
Skip is tripling its Giving Tuesday impact and expanding its doorstep donation program to more cities across Canada.

Tom Venetis