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

11/7/2024
Tim Hortons to mark Remembrance Day with free hot beverages for vets
Restaurant owners across Canada to offer free hot beverages to veterans and Canadian Armed Forces on November 11.

Tom Venetis
11/7/2024
Jobless rate holds steady at 6.5% in October amid weak hiring
Economists see weakness in the job market continuing in the short term before interest rate cuts spark a rebound in economic growth next year.

Tom Venetis
11/6/2024
Molson Coors takes majority stake in ZOA Energy
The deal adds resources to expand ZOA’s distribution and awareness while bolstering Molson Coors’ total-beverage portfolio.

Tom Venetis
11/6/2024
Canadian Tire reports third-quarter profit, raises dividend
Retailer seeing more signing up for company’s loyalty program helping drive customer engagement.

Tom Venetis
11/5/2024
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign returns
Proceeds will be donated to local charities and community groups, including Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.

Tom Venetis
11/4/2024
Tim Hortons parent Restaurant Brands sees sales slow amid 'difficult' economy
Many consumers clinging to deal-seeking behaviours they adopted when inflation was much higher.

Tom Venetis
11/4/2024
Celebrate Reverse 7-Eleven Day on with a free Slurpee
Come into any 7-Eleven store across Canada, take a Slurpee selfie and get a free medium Slurpee.

Tom Venetis
11/4/2024
CIBC teams up with Skip
CIBC clients can now link their CIBC credit card, debit card for Skip benefits.

Tom Venetis
11/4/2024
Bel Group Canada announces two key appointments
Anne-Laure Coussot from Mondelez taking on VP, strategy for company’s fruit category.

Tom Venetis
11/4/2024
Nescafé Fusion delivers personalized coffee experience
Convenience stores can deliver more coffee options to customers.

Tom Venetis