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

2/3/2025
Edmonton city council votes to restrict the sale of knives in convenience stores
The goal is to limit convenient or impulsive access to knives. Does not affect the sale of everyday cutlery.

Tom Venetis
2/3/2025
Company tied to plant-based milk listeria outbreak looks to sell two plants
Joriki was at the centre of a deadly listeria outbreak.

Tom Venetis
2/3/2025
Using premium to tap into personal values
Premium can mean different things. What is important is tying premium to individual preferences and tastes.

Tom Venetis
2/3/2025
Pause on U.S. tariffs good news, but uncertainty is 'dagger over our heads': Legault
Quebec government is putting together programs to help companies grow and diversify their markets.

Tom Venetis
2/2/2025
Ontario, Quebec and B.C. among provinces pulling U.S. booze from provincial retailers
More than 3,600 products from 35 U.S. states are due to leave the liquor store on Tuesday.

Tom Venetis
2/2/2025
Tim Hortons brings back Roll Up cups for annual Roll Up To Win contest
Tims customers can use both the Tim Hortons app or roll up the rim on their coffee cups to win prizes.

Tom Venetis
1/30/2025
Metro CEO Eric La Flèche on tariffs, GST holiday, price increases and more
Grocery executive says company must ‘wait and see’ what happens with U.S. tariff threat

Tom Venetis
1/30/2025
Lactalis Canada's Olympic brand supports charities combating food insecurity
Olympic Organic combats food insecurity through multi-pronged initiative.

Tom Venetis
1/30/2025
Diane J. Brisebois, RCC president and CEO announces retirement
Under her leadership, RCC played a critical role supporting the retail community.

Tom Venetis
1/30/2025
The rise of social commerce and what it means for retail sales
Gen Z shoppers are increasingly learning about products through influencers and buying them through social media apps.

Tom Venetis