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

11/10/2024
Frozen meals going beyond convenience
Conagra Brands Canada finds more consumers turning to frozen meals for their ease of preparation, cost savings.

Tom Venetis
11/9/2024
Canadian Tire and Petro-Canada leaders discuss plans to rebrand 19 retail fuel sites by year-end
More than 200 Canadian Tire Gas+ retail fuel sites to get a fresh look, while keeping close ties to parent company.

Tom Venetis
11/7/2024
Tim Hortons to mark Remembrance Day with free hot beverages for vets
Restaurant owners across Canada to offer free hot beverages to veterans and Canadian Armed Forces on November 11.

Tom Venetis
11/7/2024
Jobless rate holds steady at 6.5% in October amid weak hiring
Economists see weakness in the job market continuing in the short term before interest rate cuts spark a rebound in economic growth next year.

Tom Venetis
11/6/2024
Molson Coors takes majority stake in ZOA Energy
The deal adds resources to expand ZOA’s distribution and awareness while bolstering Molson Coors’ total-beverage portfolio.

Tom Venetis
11/6/2024
Canadian Tire reports third-quarter profit, raises dividend
Retailer seeing more signing up for company’s loyalty program helping drive customer engagement.

Tom Venetis
11/5/2024
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign returns
Proceeds will be donated to local charities and community groups, including Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.

Tom Venetis
11/4/2024
Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands sees sales slow amid 'difficult' economy
Many consumers clinging to deal-seeking behaviours they adopted when inflation was much higher.

Tom Venetis
11/4/2024
Celebrate Reverse 7-Eleven Day on with a free Slurpee
Come into any 7-Eleven store across Canada, take a Slurpee selfie and get a free medium Slurpee.

Tom Venetis
11/4/2024
CIBC teams up with Skip
CIBC clients can now link their CIBC credit card, debit card for Skip benefits.

Tom Venetis