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

10/23/2024
Consumers are looking for healthy alternatives for mind, body and wellness
Hartman Group study finds Canadians are looking for wellness through food, beverages, and supplements.

Tom Venetis
10/23/2024
Tim Hortons expands its food offerings menu
Tim introducing new high-protein Omelette Bites to its roster.

Tom Venetis
10/23/2024
Manitoba government looks at more public liquor sales in grocery stores
Province may see small publicly run liquor kiosks in some stores in the near future.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2024
Triumph Car Wash appoints Jason Kusznir as director of marketing
Kusznir will lead Triumph’s marketing and media strategies.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2024
Manitoba government says it needs more time to review some cannabis licences
Moratorium enacted so government could review the industry and ensure young people were not able to access the product.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2024
Bank of Canada delivers half percentage point rate cut
This marked the central bank’s fourth consecutive interest rate cut since June.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2024
Tourmaline, Clean Energy open two new natural gas fuelling stations in Alberta
Once complete, the 20-station network could fuel up to 3,000 natural gas-powered trucks daily.

Tom Venetis
10/21/2024
Will U.S. convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?
C-stores are looking overseas for grab-and-go inspiration, and upping their coffee game.

Tom Venetis
10/21/2024
Gatorade Canada announces continued commitment to Professional Women’s Hockey League
Signs hockey star Sarah Fillier ahead of her first season with the league.

Tom Venetis
10/21/2024
J.M. Smucker Co. announces sale of Voortman brand to Second Nature Brands
Sale part of effort to optimize portfolio and reallocate resources to core growth brands.

Tom Venetis