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

1/13/2025
CICC commends Ontario government action on contraband tobacco
Fortress Am-Can looks to stem the cross-border flow of illegal guns, contraband tobacco and drugs like fentanyl.

Tom Venetis
1/13/2025
Lack of public EV charging continues to worry potential EV buyers
CAA study finds nearly 70% of the province’s EV owners say they are less than satisfied with the number of public fast chargers available.

Tom Venetis
1/13/2025
Hershey appoints new presidents of confection and salty divisions
Appointments come after Hershey CEO Michele Buck announces plans to retire.

Tom Venetis
1/12/2025
Fuze Iced Tea now available in Canada
Produced by Coca-Cola, Fuze Iced Tea is available at major retailers, convenience stores and food service locations across Canada.

Tom Venetis
1/12/2025
New year has Tim Hortons launching new foods and snacks
Tims customers can indulge White Chocolate Pistachio beverages, Lemon Cake Donuts and TimSelects value menu items.

Tom Venetis
1/9/2025
Company that processed plant-based milk linked to listeria permanently closes plants
Joriki has filed for creditor production and says it plans to restructure its business.

Tom Venetis
1/9/2025
Grocery code of conduct board hires former Fertilizer Canada CEO as adjudicator
Karen Proud will officially begin the role on March 17, with the code intended to be operational by June.

Tom Venetis
1/8/2025
Circle K unveils new meal deals in Canada
Circle K has crafted a menu of mix-and-match meal combinations priced between $5 and $7.

Tom Venetis
1/8/2025
Seven & i Holdings reports dip in net profit in latest fiscal results
7-Eleven owner will continue to find ways to grow the value of its North American c-store operations.

Tom Venetis
1/7/2025
New roadblocks ahead for Couche-Tard’s takeover bid of 7-Eleven’s parent company
Japan’s economy minister says potential takeover of Seven & i is a security matter.

Tom Venetis