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

10/28/2025
Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25% in second straight cut
Economists expected Wednesday’s cut as Canada’s economy shows cracks from U.S. tariffs but inflation appears largely under control.

Tom Venetis
10/27/2025
Seven & i Holdings looks to transform under changing market conditions
After the failed takeover bid by Alimentation Couche-Tard, convenience retailer to focus on its c-stores and offerings.

Tom Venetis
10/27/2025
Nortera acquires the Green Giant and Le Sieur brands in Canada from B&G Foods
Acquisition will bring both brands under Canadian ownership.

Tom Venetis
10/26/2025
CBSA seizes over $2.2 million in contraband cigarettes
Contraband cigarettes were found in a shipping container.

Tom Venetis
10/26/2025
Calgary Co-op announces leadership transition
White steps into executive chair role.

Tom Venetis
10/26/2025
Parkland reports Q3 profit up from year ago as it prepares to close Sunoco deal
Parkland says it expects to close its deal with Sunoco on Friday.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2025
Foodservice highlights from NACS 2025 show
New food trends, flavours and coffee were just a few of top themes from this year’s successful show.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2025
More than half of 91 NB gas stations fail inspections in province
More than half of the 91 gas stations inspected in the wake of a big diesel spill in the town of Woodstock last year were breaking the rules and cited for violations.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2025
Innovation, mindfulness and hydration: Beverage trends to watch
From homegrown sips to health-shaping drinks, consumers' beverage habits have shifted.

Tom Venetis
10/21/2025
Fuze Iced Tea and Skip campaign showcases the ice tea’s versatility
‘Flavour Delivered’ campaign uses photos of delivered meals to showcase Fuze’s pairing with favourite Skip delivered meals.

Tom Venetis