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

10/26/2025
Parkland reports Q3 profit up from year ago as it prepares to close Sunoco deal
Parkland says it expects to close its deal with Sunoco on Friday.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2025
Foodservice highlights from NACS 2025 show
New food trends, flavours and coffee were just a few of top themes from this year’s successful show.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2025
More than half of 91 NB gas stations fail inspections in province
More than half of the 91 gas stations inspected in the wake of a big diesel spill in the town of Woodstock last year were breaking the rules and cited for violations.

Tom Venetis
10/22/2025
Innovation, mindfulness and hydration: Beverage trends to watch
From homegrown sips to health-shaping drinks, consumers' beverage habits have shifted.

Tom Venetis
10/21/2025
Fuze Iced Tea and Skip campaign showcases the ice tea’s versatility
‘Flavour Delivered’ campaign uses photos of delivered meals to showcase Fuze’s pairing with favourite Skip delivered meals.

Tom Venetis
10/21/2025
Starbucks Canada and Second Harvest partner to fight food insecurity
Starbucks Canada has announced over $500,000 in grants for hunger relief charities and non-profits across the country.

Tom Venetis
10/21/2025
NHLPA Goals & Dreams and Oreo deliver hockey equipment to communities across Canada
Fourteen Canadian youth hockey organizations were selected to receive grants valued in the first year of the 'Oreo Stay Playful For All' program.

Tom Venetis
10/20/2025
Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs
StatCan noted that annual price hikes at the grocery store have largely trended higher since a recent low in April 2024.

Tom Venetis
10/19/2025
Molson Coors Beverage Company announces corporate restructuring of Americas business unit
Company aims to create a leaner, faster organization, eliminating approximately 400 salaried positions by the end of 2025.

Tom Venetis
10/19/2025
Business confidence still weak as tariffs hold back investment: BoC
Uncertainty remains the top concern cited among Canadian businesses.

Tom Venetis