ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 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

  
• 2/25/2025

  Ontario to increase provincial fee on breweries in April

  Ontario Craft Brewers association is asking the provincial government to scrap the increase.

  Tom Venetis