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

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
11/12/2024
Loblaw Companies reports Q3 profit up from year ago, revenue also higher
Chief executive says increased consumer traffics demonstrates “we are delivering the value, quality and service our customers count on."

Tom Venetis
11/12/2024
Coca-Cola Canada raising holiday spirits looking for Canada’s kindest community
Coca-Cola’s Canada's Kindest Community Contest will reward a Canadian community with a $50,000 donation.

Tom Venetis
11/11/2024
Mars announces new leadership for its Food & Nutrition regional businesses
Appointments intended to “drive ongoing growth and innovation in the vibrant food and nutrition business.”

Tom Venetis
11/11/2024
Tim Hortons holiday menu and drinks return for Christmas
Tims celebrates Christmas season with non-alcoholic Baileys flavoured items and other seasonal treats.

Tom Venetis