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

8/27/2024
Younger Canadians missing payments on credit products: Equifax
Equifax says one in every 17 Canadians aged 26-35 missed a credit payment.

Tom Venetis
8/26/2024
Schär Gluten Free appoints Sophie Labrecque as regional sales manager
Labrecque to spearhead sales Initiatives for Schär Gluten Free in Quebec and Eastern Canada.

Tom Venetis
8/26/2024
Petro-Canada stepping up snack game with twist to popular snacks
Quebec Chef Laurent Dagenais partners with Petro-Canada to create Petro-Points ‘SnackUps’.

Tom Venetis
8/26/2024
Grocery code of conduct could encourage investment, innovation: advocates
The code is set to be officially in place next June, with the creation of an office to oversee it underway.

Tom Venetis
8/25/2024
Tim Hortons and Nutella team up with new line-up of baked goods
Tims favourites with a Nutella twist to include Dream Cookie and donut topped with Nutella.

Tom Venetis
8/25/2024
CICC seeks grocery-store category alcohol permit sale of vaping products in Quebec
Measure would restore commercial fairness between vape shops and c-stores.

Tom Venetis
8/22/2024
Loblaw piloting new no name store
Stores will carry targeted sets of products and operate at a lower cost than traditional no name stores.

Tom Venetis
8/22/2024
Liberals move to force binding arbitration, return to work in railway labour dispute
Government faced pressure from business groups, who warned of massive economic consequences if rail disruption continued.

Tom Venetis
8/21/2024
Industry reacts as Health Canada bans convenience stores from selling nicotine pouches
Leaders speak out against unfair treatment and highlight the channels's role as responsible retailers.

Tom Venetis
8/21/2024
OCTANE EXCLUSIVE: How to start a car wash
Planning to open a car wash in Canada? Your ultimate guide with 7 essential questions to ask.

Tom Venetis