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

1/2/2025
How companies are meeting the demand for protein-rich products
Canadians are seeking protein from a greater variety of sources.

Tom Venetis
1/2/2025
Non-alcoholic drinks aren't just for the sober, as more Canadians cut back
Non-alcoholic beverages appeal to mostly younger and middle-aged consumers, focusing on health and wellness.

Tom Venetis
1/1/2025
Albertans to be paying more for vaping products
Vaping tax looks to help curb the uptake of vaping amongst young people.

Tom Venetis
1/1/2025
Phil Whitehead appointed president of Molson Coors’ EMEA and APAC division
Whitehead held the position of managing director with Molson Coors’ Western Europe region.

Tom Venetis
1/1/2025
Tim Hortons names top customer picks for 2024
Walnut Crunch was Canada's favourite retro donut with the Apple Fritter top donut overall.

Tom Venetis
12/23/2024
Manitoba government to reinstate fuel tax, but at a reduced rate
The tax will be back in place on New Year's Day at a rate of 12.5 cents per litre.

Tom Venetis
12/23/2024
Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.3 % in October
After four consecutive monthly declines, goods-producing industries rose 0.9 %.

Tom Venetis
12/22/2024
How changing demographics and tastes are shaping Canada's grocery stores
Changing customer tastes are apparent in conventional stores too, where the so-called international aisle isn’t always enough to meet demand anymore.

Tom Venetis
12/18/2024
Seven & i Holdings confirms new store openings in Canada, U.S.
Plan to open some 500 or more new 7-Eleven stores by 2027 first raised in October earnings report.

Tom Venetis
12/18/2024
Sister act
At JJ’s Express Car Wash & Oil Change, Jacoba and Jamille Taylor amplify the car wash experience with carnival-like vibe.

Tom Venetis