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

6/12/2024
Tommy’s Express Car Wash coming to Canada
OpenShine breaks ground in Brampton, Ontario for summer 2025 opening.

Tom Venetis
6/12/2024
Hasty Market announces two new The Market franchise locations
Two new locations are part of a planned five The Market locations to open in Ontario.

Tom Venetis
6/11/2024
KaleMart24 to open two new locations in Gatineau and Ottawa
Both locations will be operated by local residents and entrepreneurs.

Tom Venetis
6/11/2024
The Beer Store may be allowed to sell more than just beer
News reports say the government is looking to expand what the retailer can sell to customers.

Tom Venetis
6/11/2024
Flo secures financing to expand North American charging network
New financing will help in the roll out of next generation EV chargers.

Tom Venetis
6/11/2024
Competition Bureau obtains court orders in investigation into Loblaw, Sobeys owners
Bureau is investigating the use of property controls in the grocery sector and their impact on competition.

Tom Venetis
6/10/2024
Saputo earns $92 million in fourth quarter, down from $159 million last year
Company president says company ‘stayed its course’ despite inflation and consumer changes in spending.

Tom Venetis
6/10/2024
Flo and Metro to add EV chargers at 130 locations in Quebec and Ontario
Flo Ultra chargers will charge most new EVs to 80% in 15 minutes.

Tom Venetis
6/10/2024
No Frills small format location opens in downtown Toronto
Smaller format brings grocery option to more urban and rural communities.

Tom Venetis
6/10/2024
Convenience stores continue to thrive south of the boarder
Market study finds consolidation in c-store landscape and operators look to grow convenience retail.

Tom Venetis