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

8/6/2024
CICC launches ID Please: Selling Alcohol Beverages Responsibly training program
Online resource to help Ontario retailers train staff to sell, service and deliver beverage alcohol.

Tom Venetis
8/6/2024
Amazon unveils updated Just Walk Out technology
Advancement in technology makes for more accurate and faster frictionless checkouts.

Tom Venetis
8/5/2024
Gerber brand Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal recalled due to contamination
No other Nestlé or Gerber products in Canada are affected by this recall.

Tom Venetis
8/5/2024
AhoyLMS launches beverage alcohol StoreServe training program
Program offers AGCO-approved retail liquor training program for Ontario convenience, big box and grocery stores.

Tom Venetis
8/5/2024
Mars may be in talks to buy Kellanova: Reuters
Proposed deal would be one of the biggest ever in the packaged food sector, say analysts.

Tom Venetis
7/31/2024
Parkland announces second quarter results for 2024
Looks to have some 120 Ontario convenience locations ready for beverage alcohol sales.

Tom Venetis
7/30/2024
Brush up on brush maintenance
Seven smart strategies for optimal cleaning performance.

Tom Venetis
7/30/2024
Mars launches fruit-flavoured Excel Refreshers
Fruit gum is seeing a notable rise in popularity, particularly among young buyers.

Tom Venetis
7/30/2024
OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions introduces OneShot Presoak Technology
Presoak solution brings a more efficient and cost-effective car wash for operators.

Tom Venetis
7/30/2024
Tim Hortons to raise funds for Albert wildfire relief
All proceeds from fundraising donut to go to Canadian Red Cross 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal.

Tom Venetis
7/30/2024
ITCAN asks Health Canada, Quebec government to crack down on illegal nicotine products
Imperial Tobacco Canada calls for decisive enforcement of regulations to ensure only safe and legal nicotine products are available for sale.

Tom Venetis
7/29/2024
Fast-food brands see 'no end in sight' for cold beverage boom
Quick-serve and convenience store brands have touted growing all-season demand for icy drinks.

Tom Venetis