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

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
1/7/2025
Guru Organic Energy names Patrick Charbonneau as executive VP, sales
Charbonneau takes on the position after serving in key roles at PepsiCo Canada.

Tom Venetis
1/7/2025
Quality Oil Company taps Paytronix as partner for loyalty program, personalized messaging
Paytronix guest engagement suite plus strategy and analytics are integrated with Rovertown mobile app.

Tom Venetis
1/6/2025
Paytronix looks at the changing loyalty landscape in 2025
Gamified loyalty programs and AI-powered personalization will change how c-stores and customers interact.

Tom Venetis
1/5/2025
Canadians looking for more global flavours when it comes to food
Canada's rich diversity fosters a vibrant exchange of cultures and cuisines, including newcomers and long-term residents.

Tom Venetis