Tom Venetis

Contributing columnist, 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. The former associate editor of Convenience Store News Canada and OCTANE Magazine, is now a freelance contributor and author of the Charging Ahead Column. Tom is also an avid book and jazz and classical record collector.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

3/17/2025
Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan
Increase marks a sizeable jump from the 1.9% increase seen in January.

Tom Venetis
3/17/2025
Parkland adds two independent directors to Board
Appointments come as Parkland enters strategic review of its business.

Tom Venetis
3/16/2025
Parkland shareholder demands board shakeup as fuel refiner and retailer weighs sale
Engine, along with Simpson Oil, had been calling on Parkland to make major changes and weigh strategic alternatives.

Tom Venetis
3/16/2025
Ovation and Paytronix partner on multi-unit guest feedback and guest experience platform
Platform will automatically send customized surveys to customers thirty minutes after a transaction.

Tom Venetis
3/16/2025
End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: economists
Tariffs threats pose a threat to the Canadian economy and inflation going forward.

Tom Venetis
3/16/2025
Grocers ramp up ready-made meals as Canadians balance convenience and costs
Grocers diversifying offerings to capture budget-conscious Canadians.

Tom Venetis
3/13/2025
Couche-Tard wins 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for fourth straight year
Award recognizes the world's most engaged workplace cultures.

Tom Venetis
3/13/2025
Dencar Technology’s proprietary solution prevents fraud at car wash operations
VIA Guard LPR fraud mitigation automates response, encourages users to upgrade membership plan.

Tom Venetis
3/12/2025
Electrolux Professional Group appoints new head of Beverage and Food Prep, Americas
Brent Barkley to lead division’s growth and ensure product quality.

Tom Venetis
3/12/2025
PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Convenience U CARWACS Trade Show + Networking
Industry leaders and vendors from across Canada came together another successful Convenience U CARWACS shows.

Tom Venetis
3/12/2025
Sales of U.S. products 'dropping' at Empire-owned grocers amid tariff uncertainty
About 12% of Empire's products are sourced from the U.S. in a normal year.

Tom Venetis
3/12/2025
Grocery retailer Empire Co. Ltd. reports $146.1M Q3 profit, as sales rise
Company announces retirement of CFO Matt Reindel.

Tom Venetis