All ACS articles
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NewsONS shop theft figures show ‘significant gap’ in police recording, says ACS
New ONS data reveals shop theft rose 5% to 519,381 incidents
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NewsRetailers welcome reforms to restore visible neighbourhood policing
Retailers have “strongly welcomed” reforms aimed at restoring visible neighbourhood policing
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NewsLocal shops neglected by Government as rates support confined to pubs
Shops condemn Government’s decision to limit support to pubs as dismissive of their contributions to the economy
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NewsPotential ban on under-18s buying non-alcoholic drinks would have ‘little impact’
Independent retailers say a potential ban on selling no & low alcoholic drinks to under-18s would have minimal impact on business
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NewsNearly 2,400 extra neighbourhood police officers hired in six months
New Home Office figures reveal almost 2,400 additional police officers had been recruited into neightbourhood roles in six months
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NewsACS announces its new chief executive, Ed Woodall
Ed Woodall will replace the outgoing James Lowman as the ACS chief exec
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NewsACS writes to Exchequer Secretary to ask for additional support for retailers
The ACS advises Government that separate rules for pubs and retail on business rates is unworkable
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NewsACS says local shops deserve additional support with business rates
The ACS has called on the Government to act responsibly and go further on business rates support
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NewsACS welcomes news businesses will get transparency on card fees
The ACS responds after a recent announcement from the Payment Systems Regulator
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NewsACS calls for practical approach to implementation of Employment Rights Bill
The ACS urges the Government to take a pragmatic approach to the new Bill
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BlogYear of significant change coming for the convenience sector
ACS chief executive James Lowman warns of the changing business environment that is coming for the convenience sector
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NewsACS ‘disappointed’ as Met chief calls on retailers to ‘step up’ shoplifting efforts
The ACS expresses disappointment at head of Met Police’s comments telling retailers to ‘step up more’ in tackling shop theft
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NewsACS highlights post-election support needed for Welsh local shops
The ACS has outlined what convenience stores in Wales need from the next Welsh Government
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NewsOver half of independent retailers unaware of DRS
New research reveals widespread lack of awareness among convenience retailers about the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme
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NewsACS and more welcome Winter of Action to tackle crime in town centres
Trade bodies welcome new Home Office initiative to combat retailers’ issues
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NewsGovernment abandons day-one unfair dismissal pledge for workers
The government abandons its manifesto pledge to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one
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NewsBudget 2025: Industry reacts to Autumn Budget
The industry reacts to the Chancellor’s Budget 2025
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NewsNational Living Wage set to hit £12.71 per hour in April 2026
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on the future rate of the National Living Wage
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NewsACS calls for 12-month lead time for implementing energy drinks ban
The ACS responds to the Government’s planned ban of underage energy drink sales
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