All ACS articles – Page 10
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Features and analysisAlcohol display restriction plans would cost Scottish c-stores £90 million
ACS claims the proposals are ”tin-eared” to mounting pressures facing retailers
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Features and analysisACS launches Deposit Return Scheme Scotland guidance
DRS is expected to come into force on 16 August in Scotland
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Features and analysis‘Decisive action’ needed on energy bill support
The ACS is calling on the Chancellor to help small businesses with energy bills in the upcoming Budget
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Features and analysisRural shops support urged by ACS
MPs have been asked to support the Rural Shops Pledge
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Features and analysisVickie Howells elected Chair of Cross Party Group on Small Shops
The Cross Party Group on Small Shops ensures that the voice of small shops is heard within the Welsh Parliament
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Features and analysisSlow start to HFSS enforcement by local authorities
Only two local authorities reported carrying out HFSS-specific visits since the legislation was introduced in October
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Features and analysisIndustry bodies slate government’s business energy support package
The ACS claims that the government’s support package is effectively consigning stores to closure
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Features and analysisClarity demanded on business energy bill support
The ACS has called on the government to detail which sectors will receive support when the Energy Bill Relief Scheme ends in March 2023
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Features and analysisImpact of Welsh HFSS legislation discussed by cross-party group
The Welsh government has put forward proposals to introduce HFSS legislation
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Features and analysisLegislation to ban single-use plastic carrier bags introduced in Wales
The legislation will take effect in Autumn 2023
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Features and analysisGovernment disappoints on energy bill support in Autumn Statement
Business rates support praised but lack of energy bill help in the Autumn Statement causes concern amongst retailers
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Features and analysisConsistent approach to HFSS needed - ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores has raised concerns about the introduction of different HFSS rules in Scotland and the impact that they’ll have on retailers
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Features and analysisACS calls for targeted support to tackle illicit tobacco trade
The ACS briefed MPs ahead of a ten minute rule motion on tobacco licensing
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Features and analysisACS urges extension to Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The ACS has warned that shops will be forced to close if they’re not given more support with energy costs
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Features and analysisScottish government publishes new DRS guidance
New guidance on the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has published by the Scottish Government
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Features and analysisACS supports retailers with advice on spotting illegal vapes
The Association of Convenience Stores and Surrey/Bucks Trading Standards highlight what retailers need to look for when it comes to illegal vapes
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Features and analysisRetailers urged to tackle food waste and plastic consumption
Being more sustainable could result in multiple benefits, according to WRAP
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Features and analysisConvenience stores play ‘crucial role’ in levelling up agenda
Key figures discussed the importance of the sector at The ACS’s Heart of The Community conference
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Features and analysisDean Holborn takes home the Raj Aggarwal Trophy
The Redhill retailer wowed the judges with his inspirational community work