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

10/19/2025
Bench Brewing Company acquires Ace Hill and Liberty Village brands
Acquisition strengthens Bench Brewing's leadership in the Canadian craft beverage space.

Tom Venetis
10/16/2025
Beer Canada appoints Richard Alexander as president
Alexander to succeed CJ Hélie.

Tom Venetis
10/16/2025
Lactalis Canada announces appointment of Burhan Khan as GM for Cheese & Tablespreads division
Prior to Lactalis Canada, Khan held various leadership roles at McCain Foods and Unilever.

Tom Venetis
10/16/2025
Economists expect gas prices drove inflation higher in September
One factor that might take some steam out of September's inflation reading is Ottawa's removal of counter-tariffs U.S.

Tom Venetis
10/16/2025
OpenShine opens first Tommy’s Car Wash in Canada
Brampton, Ontario location joins platform’s worldwide network of more than 200 locations.

Tom Venetis
10/15/2025
Nestlé plans major job cuts after posting nine-month financial results
Nestlé CEO says company will prioritize businesses with high potential for growth and accelerate value creation.

Tom Venetis
10/14/2025
Suncor Energy announces retirement of CFO Kris Smith
Troy Little will take on the role of CFO moving forward.

Tom Venetis
10/14/2025
Holiday spending likely to fall according to PwC Canada’s 2025 holiday outlook survey
Gen Z to slash spending by 35% as consumers plan cutbacks, prioritize value and Canadian made products.

Tom Venetis
10/14/2025
Scene+ launches Scene+ Points Days
Registered Scotiabank cardholders can earn up to 7x the points from Nov 7-9.

Tom Venetis
10/14/2025
The red carpet treatment at Hollywood Car Wash
With a star-worthy customer experience and plans for growth, this Brampton Ont. business is showing how great service, family values and a little shine go a long way.

Tom Venetis