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

5/6/2025
Swift Car Wash launches express car wash operations in Ontario
Expansion comes through the strategic acquisition of Smitty's Car Wash's Cambridge location.

Tom Venetis
5/6/2025
Suncor reports strong first-quarter results due to increased refinery output
Suncor also on-track with enhancing its Petro-Canada fuel sites and convenience retail operations.

Tom Venetis
5/6/2025
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign breaks records for this year
$22.6 million was raised in this year’s successful campaign, with proceeds going to support charities and community groups.

Tom Venetis
5/5/2025
Deltic Wash Force introduces new rollover line-up to Canada
Rollover line-up brings a budget-friendly solution to car wash operations.

Tom Venetis
5/5/2025
PepsiCo Canada CMO Jess Spaulding taking new role in U.S.
New role will see her taking on the role in marketing for Food Master Brands & Portfolio Transformation for PepsiCo Foods.

Tom Venetis
5/5/2025
Unilever Canada’s Gary Wade to receive 2025 Canadian Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Award
Award given in recognition of exceptional leadership and lifelong contributions to Canadian consumer-packaged goods and retail industries.

Tom Venetis
5/5/2025
Parkland’s first quarter results for 2025 come amidst the announcement that it is to be acquired by Sunoco LP
Parkland saw a recovery in earnings driven by international growth and strong refining margins.

Tom Venetis
5/4/2025
Dissident to fight board vote delay in court after Parkland, Sunoco ink US$9.1B deal
Simpson Oil decries delay of annual general meeting. Asks court to say it must go ahead as planned.

Tom Venetis
5/4/2025
Tim Hortons partners with Ryan Reynolds to launch breakfast menu box
Ryan's Scrambled Eggs breakfast boxes being promoted with Maximum Effort social media and television campaign.

Tom Venetis
5/1/2025
Hershey reports first quarter results for 2025
Sales drop was smaller than anticipated due to healthy growth in salty snacks.

Tom Venetis