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

2/17/2025
Canadian International AutoShow 2025 once more comes to Toronto
Several automakers made their return, but few major announcements at this year’s show.

Tom Venetis
2/17/2025
Tims upgrades its classic Chocolate Chunk Cookie for customers
Larger cookie part of an ever-expanding lineup of new and limited-time offered menu items being added by Tim Hortons over the year.

Tom Venetis
2/13/2025
High Tide continues expanding with new location in Ontario
Downtown Hamilton is the 77th store for High Tide in the province.

Tom Venetis
2/13/2025
Succession gap looms for Canadian businesses
Study finds that some two-thirds of business owners lack a succession plan.

Tom Venetis
2/11/2025
Multinational food and beverage firms push Canadian-made products amid tariff spat
Canadians are looking for ways to support domestic businesses that could be hurt if tariffs come into play.

Tom Venetis
2/11/2025
Tim Hortons parent company RBI reports US$361M Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend
Sales growth fueled by fueled by Burger King and Popeyes.

Tom Venetis
2/10/2025
Local retailers react to national threat
Looming tariffs on American products force local retailers to begin flaunting Canadian-made goods.

Tom Venetis
2/10/2025
Rabba co-hosts ninth annual Super Bowl Party at Good Shepherd Ministries
Dinner included meals, snacks, essential products, and a message of care for those in need on game day and beyond.

Tom Venetis
2/9/2025
Subway Canada announces two new key leader appointments
Denny Downie and Reza Kouhang take on roles in marketing and development at the company.

Tom Venetis
2/9/2025
Skip launches winter delivery fleet
Delivery service rolls out snowplows to clear streets during winter months.

Tom Venetis