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

9/11/2024
Dollarama keeping an eye on competitors as Loblaw launches new ultra-discount chain
Dollarama's food merchandise has expanded and sold at prices on par or below supermarkets.

Tom Venetis
9/10/2024
Saputo shakes up leadership team
Appointments will support Carl Colizza who assumed the role of president and CEO in August.

Tom Venetis
9/10/2024
Rabba Fine Foods holds annual Rabba Roots Charity Golf Tournament
Annual event raises funds for local charities and community support partners.

Tom Venetis
9/9/2024
Country convenience or concern?
Rural retailers weigh in on alcohol sales.

Tom Venetis
9/8/2024
PepsiCo Foods Canada taps into nostalgia with Munchies
Canadian favourite returns after 20 years with new flavours.

Tom Venetis
9/8/2024
Couche-Tard says it's committed to purchase of 7-Eleven owner
Couche-Tard believes the companies can reach a mutually agreeable transaction.

Tom Venetis
9/5/2024
Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain operator turns down Couche-Tard takeover offer
While next steps are unclear, Couche-Tard may make another offer.

Tom Venetis
9/4/2024
Ontario's corner stores allowed to sell alcohol as of today
Some 40% of convenience stores will be able to sell beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails.

Tom Venetis
9/4/2024
2024 Impact Awards winner: Coke Canada Bottling
SUSTAINABILITY

Tom Venetis
9/4/2024
2024 Impact Awards winner: Adapt Media - Jamie Thompson
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Tom Venetis