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

6/17/2024
High orange juice prices may be around for a while
Disease and extreme weather driving prices higher.

Tom Venetis
6/17/2024
Field Agent acquires Shelfgram
Acquisition looks to enhance CPG shelf visibility with AI-driven insights.

Tom Venetis
6/16/2024
Central or stand-alone? That is the question when it comes to car wash vacuums
Four things to consider when investing in a vacuum system for your car wash.

Tom Venetis
6/16/2024
Uxbridge Circle K store shutting doors for good this coming Tuesday
Store closing due to Brock Street culvert project, part of larger revitalization plan in the township.

Tom Venetis
6/16/2024
AGCO portal opens for c-stores to apply for alcohol selling licence
Convenience stores need to log into the iAGCO website where they are currently registered.

Tom Venetis
6/13/2024
Imperial Tobacco Canada warns against proposed flavour regulations on vaping products
Company warns changes could see more harmful ingredients being included in vaping products.

Tom Venetis
6/13/2024
Campaign launches to push back on restricting sales of nicotine replacement therapies in convenience stores
Concerns expressed around contributing to youth access through illegal and online means.

Tom Venetis
6/12/2024
Tommy’s Express Car Wash coming to Canada
OpenShine breaks ground in Brampton, Ontario for summer 2025 opening.

Tom Venetis
6/12/2024
Hasty Market announces two new The Market franchise locations
Two new locations are part of a planned five The Market locations to open in Ontario.

Tom Venetis
6/11/2024
KaleMart24 to open two new locations in Gatineau and Ottawa
Both locations will be operated by local residents and entrepreneurs.

Tom Venetis