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

6/3/2024
Recyclable insulated bag fills growing need for sustainable packaging solutions
ProAmpac says it wanted to bring innovation to the traditional paper bag.

Tom Venetis
6/2/2024
Hootenanny Games partners with Sour Patch Kids for special edition SIXEM game
Hootenanny Games gave specialty retailers an exclusive look at the game at ASTRA Marketplace & Academy.

Tom Venetis
6/2/2024
Tim Hortons, Adidas team up for limited-edition National Donut Day shoe collection
The four donut-inspired inspired by Boston Cream, Honey Cruller, Vanilla Dip and Double Chocolate.

Tom Venetis
6/2/2024
Fake Viagra and Cialis drugs seized from c-gas station in Vineland, Ont.
Counterfeit products seized are Viagra, 100 mg sildenafil tablets and Cialis, 20 mg tadalafil tablets.

Tom Venetis
5/30/2024
World No Tobacco Day looks to inform public on the dangers of using tobacco
Tobacco companies announce initiatives and ask for government help to reduce smoking.

Tom Venetis
5/30/2024
Canada’s economy grew modestly in the first quarter of this year
Statistics Canada says economy grew at 1.7%, powered by a modest increase in household spending.

Tom Venetis
5/29/2024
Why data will become key to c-stores profitability
When it comes to pricing and knowing what to stock, it will all come down to real-time data.

Tom Venetis
5/29/2024
Nestle workers in Toronto ratify deal after striking for more than three weeks
Union says deal includes wage increase and improved health benefits.

Tom Venetis
5/28/2024
Health Minister Holland defends new ministerial powers to pull products off the shelves
New powers prompted by sale of nicotine pouches that minister says are marketed to young people.

Tom Venetis
5/28/2024
Retailers to reduce what is on the shelf to better meet snacking trends
Study finds people still wish to indulge their snack cravings and are using technology to find the best price and retailer with interesting offerings.

Tom Venetis