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

3/2/2025
KPMG study finds Canadians want retailers to make it easier to support local businesses amid trade war threats
Sizeable percentage of consumers have responded to the threats of U.S. tariffs with their wallets by choosing to buy Canadian.

Tom Venetis
3/2/2025
Canada's bracing for Trump's tariffs. Here's how it's expected to respond
Governments across the country have responded with how they will fight back against the duties.

Tom Venetis
3/2/2025
Couche-Tard opens Japanese entity in ongoing 7-Eleven acquisition efforts
Nikkei Asia reports that the move looks to establish an office in Japan in the near future.

Tom Venetis
2/27/2025
Canada's economy heated up heading into 2025 — now comes Trump
Statistics Canada reported Friday that real gross domestic product rose 2.6% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter.

Tom Venetis
2/27/2025
Alberta 2025 budget adds money for border security and fighting contraband tobacco
CICC applauds Alberta’s efforts to tackle illegal tobacco in the province.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2025
Xlerator Hand Dryer wins product innovation award
Hand dryer made to enhance hygiene, efficiency and environmental sustainability in commercial restrooms.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2025
When are tariffs expected, and on what? Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute
Timelines for when countries are hit with what level of tariffs have shifted since the original threats were made.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2025
Itochu pulls out of Seven & i Holdings buyout efforts
Couche-Tard maintains interest in taking on Seven & i Holdings.

Tom Venetis
2/26/2025
Imperial Tobacco Canada pulls vape products from PEI
Company says province's failure to enforce regulations and illegal market promoted move.

Tom Venetis
2/25/2025
ABB E-mobility helping retailers add affordable and accessible public charging infrastructure
C50 Compact Charger is made especially for retailers.

Tom Venetis