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

8/21/2024
North Sun Energy opens its first Orangestore in Cape Breton, N.S.
Membertou store is the company's first outside Newfoundland.

Tom Venetis
8/20/2024
Tim Hortons launches dog-themed plush toys to celebrate National Dog Day
Cat-themed toys will come to Tim’s online store later in the fall.

Tom Venetis
8/19/2024
Nearly 70% of small businesses have been disrupted due to construction: CFIB
Construction-related disruptions lasted for 508 days on average, the report said

Tom Venetis
8/19/2024
Canada’s inflation rate fell to 2.5% in July, lowest since March 2021
Grocery prices are now rising at a much more modest pace.

Tom Venetis
8/18/2024
Couche-Tard to acquire GetGo Cafe + Market stores from Giant Eagle
The transaction will add 270 locations to its North American network.

Tom Venetis
8/18/2024
Cannabis Training Canada gets AGCO approval for cannabis retail training program
Program looks to offer a comprehensive education on cannabis sales rules and regulations.

Tom Venetis
8/15/2024
Couche-Tard appoints Erica Fortune as chief digital officer
Fortune previously worked at Advance Auto parts and Big Lots.

Tom Venetis
8/15/2024
Could 7-Eleven close stores in Winnipeg because of theft?
Reports say 7-Eleven told city councillors some stores may be shut on concerns over crime and employee safety.

Tom Venetis
8/15/2024
Canopy Growth’s CEO to retire
With CEO David Klein stepping away, company looks for successor.

Tom Venetis
8/14/2024
Green Roof Gas Bar: Creating Community
How two cousins brought new life to a tired forecourt, investing to turn the Green Roof Gas Bar into a fuel and foodie destination.

Tom Venetis