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

10/30/2024
Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates
Economic momentum at the start of the summer doesn't seem to be holding: Andrew DiCapua

Tom Venetis
10/30/2024
Parkland’s third-quarter results lower than expected
While results were below expectations from global economic headwinds, Parkland’s president still optimistic going forward.

Tom Venetis
10/30/2024
Tobacco company opposes proposed $32.5B settlement with provinces, smokers
JTI-Macdonald Corp. says it does not support the proposal due to "critical outstanding issues."

Tom Venetis
10/29/2024
Little Caesars opens express restaurant in Mississauga Waypoint Convenience store
BG Fuels exploring opening more express franchise in locations in near future.

Tom Venetis
10/29/2024
Plant-based milks facility did not follow listeria prevention protocol: CFIA
The facility is still shut down after a listeria outbreak.

Tom Venetis
10/28/2024
Metro completes nearly $1billion supply chain transformation
Improvements will allow Metro to be more competitive and improve customer service.

Tom Venetis
10/27/2024
Hoist appoints Gerry David as new board member
Hoist expanding its IV-level hydration into new markets.

Tom Venetis
10/27/2024
Couche-Tard names Amy Jenkins as head of global private label
Appointment comes as company looks to add more private label product next year.

Tom Venetis
10/24/2024
'We feel hoodwinked': Ontario grocers wary of new recycling rules with alcohol sales
Concerns about having to handle bottle returns has retailers contemplating dropping out of selling alcohol.

Tom Venetis
10/24/2024
Seven & i Holdings to focus on food and growth in North America
After rebuffing Couche-Tard’s earlier offer, 7-Eleven’s parent company to focus on food offerings in North America, new stores.

Tom Venetis