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Local shops helping communities manage cost of living crisis

Local shops helping communities manage cost of living crisis

New research from the Association of Convenience Stores has shown how consumers feel about their local shops and how important they see them in helping manage their money.

30/06/2022 | Data Time, Research | Read More

ACS calls on retailers to take part in the 2022 National Living Wage survey

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is calling on retailers to take part in its annual National Living Wage Survey.

11/04/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
ACS launches new age restricted sales guidance for home delivery drivers

ACS launches new age restricted sales guidance for home delivery drivers

ACS has today launched new guidance for delivery drivers on how to approach the delivery and refusal of age restricted products like alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes and lottery products.

21/03/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Local shops fight back with record investment in crime prevention measures

The UK’s local shops are fighting back against the torrent of crimes committed against them by investing a record £246m in crime prevention measures over the last year.

08/03/2022 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Spring Statement: ACS sets out plan for Chancellor to support local shops

CS has set out its recommendations to the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Statement later this month, calling on the Government to support local shops with rising costs and the looming reintroduction of business rates bills.

07/03/2022 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

ACS launches expanded Challenge25 campaign to support colleagues in local shops

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has launched a new campaign to boost awareness of Challenge25 among consumers and support colleagues in local shops selling age restricted products.

17/01/2022 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Local shops call for investment boost ahead of autumn budget

In its’ submission to the Autumn Budget, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Government to introduce tax reform measures that will help convenience retailers invest in the future of their business, including the extension of 100%

06/10/2021 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retailer News | Read More

Spar managing director, Louise Hoste, announced as new chair of ACS

The Association of Convenience Stores has announced the appointment of Spar managing director Louise Hoste as its new chair from November, with award winning independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia continuing in the role of vice chair.

01/09/2021 | People | Read More
ACS launches Wellbeing Guide for retailers and colleagues

ACS launches Wellbeing Guide for retailers and colleagues

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has launched new guidance for the convenience sector to provide retailers with practical advice on how to support wellbeing for themselves and their colleagues.

31/08/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
People need their local shop more than ever, new ACS report finds

People need their local shop more than ever, new ACS report finds

A new report has found that convenience stores, pharmacies and post offices are the services that have the most positive impact in local communities.

05/08/2021 | Data Time, Reports | Read More

Government confirms online/TV ban for HFSS products; industry awaits clarity on location restrictions in stores

New restrictions on the advertising of products containing high levels of fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) has been announced by the Government this morning (24 June).

24/06/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
John Lewis to trial removing single use plastic carrier bags

John Lewis to trial removing single use plastic carrier bags

From 21 May John Lewis shops in Cheltenham, Kingston and Leeds will trial removing single use plastic carrier bags. Customers will be asked to bring their own bags, or buy a reusable bag made from 100% recyclable material. The reusable

07/05/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

ACS launches Raj Aggarwal Trophy to celebrate outstanding community retailers

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) is pleased to announce that the Raj Aggarwal Trophy will be launched on Thursday 6 May.

06/05/2021 | Awards, Services Time | Read More

ACS: Government must support local shops in Covid-19 recovery

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has responded to a Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) call for evidence on commercial rents and Covid-19, urging the Government to support businesses in their recovery from the pandemic.

05/05/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
ACS: plastic carrier bag charge increase comes into force in Scotland from 1 April

ACS: plastic carrier bag charge increase comes into force in Scotland from 1 April

From 1 April, the minimum price of a single-use carrier bag (SUCB) in Scotland will be increasing from 5p to 10p in an effort to help tackle plastic waste.

31/03/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

ACS urges Government to expand home testing offer to all local shops

Yesterday (28 March) the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced that home testing for Covid-19 has been expanded to businesses with over 10 employees.

29/03/2021 | Retail News, Rival retail news | Read More

Budget 2021: ACS welcomes business rates support and pro-investment measures

Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP has delivered the 2021 Budget, announcing a three part plan as part series of measures to continue support for businesses as the UK recovers from the Coronavirus pandemic.

03/03/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Obesity strategy: thousands of retailers wrongly included in costly proposals, says ACS

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has called on the Government to rethink its plans to put a £26m cost burden on around 2,000 independent retailers as part of its Obesity Strategy proposals.

23/02/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

BP’s Hanna Hofer and Co-op’s Ali Jones join ACS Board

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has appointed two new directors as new representatives from the Co-op and from BP.

03/02/2021 | People | Read More
Rural shops investing heavily in new services for local customers, ACS reports 

Rural shops investing heavily in new services for local customers, ACS reports 

The UK’s rural shops have invested over £315m over the last year, introducing services like contactless payment, in-store bakeries and Post Office counters to meet the needs of customers in rural areas. The 2018 Rural Shop Report, released today by the

29/01/2018 | Data Time, Reports | Read More

ACS: £300m invested in convenience sector in Q4 as stores prepare for cost hikes in 2017

Convenience store retailers have made record investments in their business over the last three months ahead of expected price rises in the New Year and despite rising costs, according to new research from the Association of Convenience Stores. Over the last

12/12/2016 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Local shops more relevant than ever, but wage hikes take toll, ACS 2016 Local Shop Report reveals

The 2016 Local Shop Report has revealed the essential role that convenience stores play in the modern retail landscape, with stores more relevant than ever before in consumer’s lives. Published today by the Association of Convenience Stores, the report demonstrates

07/09/2016 | Data Time, Reports | Read More

Local shop investment tempered by rising employment costs, ACS reports

The latest ACS (Association of Convenience Stores) Investment Tracker shows that local shops have invested £600m in their businesses over the past 12 months, including a record £181m in the last quarter. However, investment levels per store are down compared

10/06/2016 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Home Office crime figures highlight continuing battle against shop theft, says ACS

Figures released as part of the Home Office’s Commercial Victimisation Survey have found that one in five premises in the retail and wholesale sector were victims of shop theft over the last year, with the sector having the highest crime

03/05/2016 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Local shops welcome parliament’s decision to retain Sunday trading regulations

Local shops across the UK have welcomed parliament's decision to reject changes to Sunday trading laws in vote on the Enterprise Bill this afternoon. The proposals, which would have seen local councils given the power to remove Sunday trading hours

09/03/2016 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
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