All ACS articles
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Features and analysis
Retail industry shares crime evidence with Home Affairs Select Committee
The Home Affairs Select Committee is taking evidence from the retail sector and police forces as part of its inquiry into violence and abuse against retail workers
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Features and analysis
Measures to protect shopworkers from crime unveiled by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister hopes to send “a message” to those committing crimes against retailers
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Features and analysis
Ramesh and Nirmala Shingadia honoured with Freedom of the Parish award
Sussex retailers Ramesh and Nirmala Shingadia have been awarded the Freedom of the Parish by Southwater Parish Council in recognition of their 40 years of exceptional contributions to the community
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Features and analysis
Welsh retailers pour £48m into store investments
The ACS has published its Welsh Local Shop Report 2024
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Features and analysis
Government’s vape ban plans come under fire
The government’s plans for the ban on disposable vapes have been heavily criticised by the retail industry
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Opinion
What can we learn from Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme?
The ACS’ Ed Woodall examines the Deposit Return Scheme that was recently introduced in the Republic of Ireland
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Features and analysis
Scottish HFSS rules set to be tougher than England’s
The sale and display of foods High in Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) will face additional restrictions regarding pricing and location
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Features and analysis
Convenience Leadership Programme open for 2024 entries
Taking place at the University of Surrey, the course is designed for area managers, buying teams, independent retailers, sales and market research specialists
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Features and analysis
ACS welcomes FCA’s proposals to require banks to improve cash access
It has also repeated its calls for a review of interchange fees.
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Features and analysis
New report highlights importance of rural shops to isolated communities
The ACS has published its 2024 Rural Shop Report showcasing the vital role played by the country’s 17,986 rural shops
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Features and analysis
What vape recycling services do I have to offer to customers?
New guidance for retailers on how to provide a vape recycling service has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores
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Features and analysis
ACS calls on Jeremy Hunt for support with costs ahead of Budget
The trade body has highlighted local shops’ need for stability
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Features and analysis
New retail crime strategy developed by Thames Valley Police
A new strategy to tackle retail crime has been developed through a partnership between retailers, business groups and Thames Valley Police
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Features and analysis
PCCs urged to prioritise retail crime
Police and Crime Commissioners have been called on to prioritise shop theft as they outline plans to tackle crime in their local areas
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Features and analysis
ACS calls for retailers to share experiences of crime
The ACS is calling on convenience retailers to take part in the 2024 Crime Survey and share their experiences of retail crime over the past 12 months
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Opinion
Retail to get caught up in political battleground
Issues affecting the retail sector will play a key part in the next General Election, according to the ACS’ James Lowman
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Features and analysis
Proposals to offer energy support to more small businesses welcomed
The government has proposed that more small businesses could gain access to specialist support for disputes with their energy supplier
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Features and analysis
Convenience sector gets behind national Be Vape Vigilant campaign
Responsible retailers can display posters in store encouraging customers to report rogue traders
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Features and analysis
ACS flags up concerns over generational tobacco ban
The Association of Convenience Stores has warned that a ban could potentially fuel the illicit trade
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Features and analysis
Over 15,000 Free to Use ATMs disappear in five years
The ACS has called on the government to review the interchange fee for ATMs