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

6/24/2024
Ontario convenience and grocery stores stepping up to apply for alcohol retail licences
AGCO issues 1,896 alcohol retail licences to Ontario convenience and grocery stores in its first week of accepting applications.

Tom Venetis
6/24/2024
Grolsch launches new visual brand identity for Canada
Brewer looks to elevate its presence on shelves with a premium aesthetic for consumers.

Tom Venetis
6/24/2024
Mark VII Equipment appoints Sandy Bass as new VP of key accounts
Bass brings over 20 years of comprehensive experience in the car wash industry.

Tom Venetis
6/23/2024
Coca-Cola unveils Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Games campaign ahead of Paris games
Canadian campaign part company’s North American themed “Celebrate Everyday Greatness.”

Tom Venetis
6/23/2024
Micromart looks to disrupt convenience retail
Autonomous retail technology aims to eliminate checkout lines and improve customer shopping experience.

Tom Venetis
6/20/2024
FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers
FDA said it authorized four menthol e-cigarettes from Njoy, the vaping brand recently acquired by tobacco giant Altria.

Tom Venetis
6/20/2024
Keurig Dr Pepper highlights progress towards in latest Corporate Responsibility Report
Report highlights progress made toward its corporate responsibility goals and priorities.

Tom Venetis
6/19/2024
Invenco by GVR’s iNFX-EPS receives Moneris certification
iNFX-EPS microservice handles complex payment and loyalty requirements within retail.

Tom Venetis
6/19/2024
BG Fuels and Waypoint kick-off Chart Topper summer campaign
Campaign offers a chance for winners to attend the 2025 Juno Awards next March.

Tom Venetis
6/19/2024
For Canada Day Tim Hortons is bringing back some classics
Walnut Crunch and Dutchie will be joined by Blueberry Sour Cream Donut and the Sugar Twist.

Tom Venetis