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

11/18/2024
Canada’s inflation rate ticks back up to 2% in October, StatCan says
A major driving factor of the uptick in headline inflation was gasoline prices.

Tom Venetis
11/17/2024
Nestlé named one of the World's Best Employers
Forbes’ list based on input from more than professionals working in companies across 50 countries.

Tom Venetis
11/17/2024
'Keep that legacy going': Siblings revive one of Alberta's oldest general stores
Built in 1902, the shop is believed to be one of the oldest in Alberta and has long served as a gathering spot in the hamlet of Namao.

Tom Venetis
11/14/2024
Ask the Expert: Enhancing retail security through community collaboration and Technology
Leveraging technology and fostering strong partnerships, convenience stores and gas stations can enhance security measures.

Tom Venetis
11/14/2024
Rokt partners with Skip to expand retail media program into Canada
Rokt's AI technology will enable the delivery network to offer relevant messages to its customers across Canada.

Tom Venetis
11/13/2024
Subway unveils new global restaurant design
First Fresh Forward design has been adopted by 20,000 restaurants worldwide.

Tom Venetis
11/13/2024
When it comes to operating a car wash, rules and safety matter
Municipal codes, safety rules are important things to remember when starting a car wash.

Tom Venetis
11/13/2024
Walmart Canada raises $4.3 million to help nourish children's potential
Campaign took place in more than 400 Walmart stores and online from August 29 to October 31.

Tom Venetis
11/12/2024
Suncor to return all excess cash to shareholders after hitting debt target early
Higher production helped it earn $2.02 billion in its third quarter, up from $1.54 billion a year earlier.

Tom Venetis
11/12/2024
Maple Leaf Foods earns $17.7M in Q3, sales rise as it works to spin off pork business
Maple Leaf has found a way to spin off pork business, to be called Canada Packers Inc., through a tax-free "butterfly reorganization."

Tom Venetis