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

3/10/2025
Couche-Tard 'disappointed' by 'limited' engagement from takeover target Seven & i
Companies have been at loggerheads over how difficult it may be to satisfy antitrust regulators in the U.S.

Tom Venetis
3/10/2025
Couche-Tard releases statement regarding Seven & i Holdings acquisition efforts
Says both companies can work towards accelerating ‘the global growth of the iconic 7-Eleven brand.’

Tom Venetis
3/10/2025
Tim Hortons adds new flat bread pizza to its menu
New pizza addition adds to the company’s expanding food offerings for lunch and dinner.

Tom Venetis
3/9/2025
Waypoint Convenience named Official Convenience Store of the 2025 Junos
Waypoint Convenience to celebrate customers with appreciation event in support of MusiCounts and Junos partnerships.

Tom Venetis
3/9/2025
Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit
The blue and white logo with the provincial flag at the bottom says "Made in Nova Scotia" and "Nova Scotia Loyal."

Tom Venetis
3/9/2025
Toronto Raptors and Crispers enter a multi-year partnership
“Cold Court Classic” tournament will celebrate the partnership.

Tom Venetis
3/9/2025
'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty
Desjardins expects Canada would fall into a recession by mid-year if steep tariffs remain in place.

Tom Venetis
3/9/2025
7-Eleven, Couche-Tard advances acquisition talks with divestment exploration
Seven & i would agree to a merger only if Couche-Tard signs a divesture deal with a potential buyer.

Tom Venetis
3/6/2025
B.C. to get about $3.7 billion in tobacco lawsuit settlement
The money B.C. receives will go directly toward strengthening the health-care system.

Tom Venetis
3/6/2025
Couche-Tard assembles U.S. stores to divest in hopes of advancing 7-Eleven deal
Japanese operator of 7-Eleven had rebuffed Couche-Tard's takeover pitch last year, saying the offer was too low and did not fully address U.S. regulatory concerns.

Tom Venetis