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

6/9/2025
Circle K launches Circle K Pro Fleet fuel card
Digital fleet card program made to streamline spending and improve fuel management experience.

Tom Venetis
6/8/2025
Competition Bureau sues DoorDash, accuses firm of misleading customers with fees
Bureau alleges charges were sometimes framed as if they were taxes, when in reality, they are fees imposed at DoorDash’s discretion.

Tom Venetis
6/8/2025
Border traffic freefall jeopardizes duty free shop
The Woodstock Duty Free Shop struggles as border restrictions and trade tensions cut visitors.

Tom Venetis
6/6/2025
Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs
Province ask Albertans to continue supporting local producers, even as more U.S. options return to store shelves.

Tom Venetis
6/5/2025
Activist investor Engine Capital plans to vote against US$9.1B Parkland-Sunoco deal
Engine Capital partners say Sunoco deal was rushed, the price is too low and there are likely better options available.

Tom Venetis
6/5/2025
High Liner Foods acquires Conagra Brands’ frozen breaded and battered fish products
Mrs. Paul's and Van de Kamp's brands are leading brands in the frozen breaded and battered category in U.S retail.

Tom Venetis
6/5/2025
Tim Hortons announces Battle of the Donuts on National Donut Day
Contest offers Canadians a chance to win $10,000 and a trip to the Tims Test Kitchen.

Tom Venetis
6/4/2025
Loblaw pulls Folgers coffee from shelves over 'unjustified' cost increases
Pricing dispute will have customers seeking elsewhere for their Folgers coffee fix.

Tom Venetis
6/4/2025
Conagra Brands Canada expands leadership bench with Robin Poulain
Poulain taking on the role of director, commercial strategy and insights.

Tom Venetis
6/4/2025
Circle K awarded 2025 NACS Convenience Retail Technology Award Europe
Circle K’s solution uses AI and gamification to streamline the hiring onboarding of new employees.

Tom Venetis