All ACS articles – Page 11
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Features and analysis
ACS creates Raj Aggarwal Trophy to recognise community retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has unveiled a new trophy to mark the legacy of independent retailer Raj Aggarwal.
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Features and analysis
Retail industry appeals for shop worker protection
The retail industry has made yet another appeal for more support for staff against violence and abuse.
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Opinion
How convenience can emerge from coronavirus even stronger
What have been the key learnings from the first six months of the pandemic and what’s next? James Lowman of the ACS looks at the positives.
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Features and analysis
How has face covering guidance changed in England?
Retail staff in stores in England are required to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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Features and analysis
Bitter disappointment towards government inaction on worker abuse
The government’s response to a petition urging more protection for shop workers has sparked disappointment and outrage. What’s next for the campaign?
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Features and analysis
ACS Local Shops Report: How has coronavirus changed the sector?
Lockdown has changed the retail sector but what has been the impact on convenience?
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News
Convenience store sector generates £44.7bn in sales
The convenience sector generated £44.7bn in sales over the last year, with two-thirds of stores reporting an increase in sales during lockdown.
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News
ACS promotes guidance for disabled customers
The ACS is promoting new guidance for retailers on meeting legal requirements towards disabled customers.
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Advice Guide
How to prepare for looming school traffic
Flows of school traffic are set to pour into store aisles come early September. Are you ready?
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Features and analysis
Cash no longer king as contactless proves untouchable
The move away from cash transactions has been sped up by coronavius as people expect to use card payments more often. But should we count out cash just yet?
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News
Planning reform consultation welcomed by industry
A major consultation on reforming the planning system in England has been praised by the retail industry.
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News
Industry pledges to play part in healthy eating plan
The retail industry has pledged to do its part to improve healthy eating amongst children.
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Opinion
Support is available for face mask concerns
Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman discusses the support for retailers concerned about face mask legislation.
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Features and analysis
Obesity strategy will make it harder for convenience stores
The government’s plan to cut obesity has finally been revealed but what impact will it have on convenience stores?
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News
Face mask guidance and posters available to independent retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has published a series of downloadable posters to help inform customers about wearing face masks in shops.
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News
Cash access warning issued by ACS
More action is needed to secure long-term access to cash in the UK, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned.