All ACS articles – Page 11
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OpinionVaping category causing 'significant concerns for retailers'
The ACS’ James Lowman warns of the growing threat of illicit products and underage sales within the vape category
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Features and analysisWelsh government proposes ban on sale of plastic bags
The proposed ban is part of a wider environmental Bill to prohibit the sale of single-use plastic items
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Features and analysisBusiness energy costs support announced by government
A new government scheme will provide a discount on energy costs for businesses
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Features and analysisLocal Shop Report 2022: Convenience sector resilient despite challenging times
The ACS’s latest report covers convenience stores’ investment, staffing, product mix, technology and service offerings
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Features and analysisConsistent approach to HFSS legislation urged by ACS
In evidence provided to a Welsh government consultation, the ACS called for consistency with legislation in England
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Dear JacWhat can you do if your energy bills are rising?
Energy costs are top of mind for retailers - who can you contact to help?
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Features and analysisGovernment urged to take action on small business energy costs
The ACS estimates that energy price rises will cost the convenience sector £2.5bn this year
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Features and analysisACS outlines local shops’ concerns with changes to units of measurement law
The ACS believes that the changes would confuse customers
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Features and analysisACS highlights need for a cap on energy costs as retailers near crisis point
The Association of Convenience Stores told Radio 5 Live c-stores are facing an acute emergency
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Features and analysisAre you ready for HFSS?
HFSS legislation is fast approaching, so the ACS offers up some advice and clarity about the new regulations
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Features and analysis70% of consumers want investment in local neighbourhood
This was one of the key findings in the ACS’ 2022 Community Barometer report
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Features and analysisACS appoints three new directors to board
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has announced that three new directors have joined its board: Darren Nickels (Henderson Technology), Susan Connolly (trading director, Connolly Spar) and Rob George (McColls). ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We are delighted to welcome these new appointments to the ACS ...
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Features and analysisShoplifting rises 21% year-on-year
Incidents of shoplifting have risen 21% in the 12 months to March 2022, according to Office of National Statistics data
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Features and analysisConvenience sector joins Help for Households campaign
The ACS is supporting the government’s Help for Households campaign, aimed at supporting vulnerable people during the cost of living crisis
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Features and analysisACS urges caution on National Minimum Wage increases
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for a cautious approach to any increases in the National Living Wage
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Features and analysisWelsh Cross Party Group explores role of local shops in Retail Vision
The Vision aims to ensure retail remaims at the heart of Welsh communities
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Features and analysisACS calls for entries for the Raj Aggarwal Trophy
Community retailers are invited to enter to win the Raj Aggarwal Trophy
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Features and analysisACS calls on retailers to help reduce loneliness
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging retailers to get involved in this year’s Loneliness Awareness Week (13 – 17 June)
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Features and analysisACS publishes customer service guidance
The Everyone Welcome Guide provides advice on how to provide a welcoming environment for all customers
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Features and analysisNew shopworker protection law given Royal Assent
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act received Royal Assent on 28 April