All ACS articles – Page 11
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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
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Features and analysisACS launches People Hub employment resource for members
The package will help support effective staff recruitment, retention and progression
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Features and analysisCommunication between stores and local authorities non-existent ahead of HFSS
Few local authorities have been contacted by businesses regarding the new legislation
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Features and analysisACS calls on retailers to participate in National Living Wage survey
Retailers’ views will form part of the ACS submission to the Low Pay Commission
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Features and analysisCountdown to HFSS: what are the key areas of concern?
To help retailers navigate HFSS, ConvenienceStore.co.uk organised a roundtable to discuss the new legislation
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Features and analysisNew measures to tighten the sale of knives and corrosive substances introduced
The measures are aimed at online sales of knives and corrosive substances
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Features and analysisGlass excluded from DRS in England and Northern Ireland
Concerns over safety and the quality of the process have led to glass being removed from the scope of DRS in England and Northern Ireland
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Features and analysisChancellor takes action on business rates and fuel duty in Spring Statement
Retail sector welcomes action but suggests more could be done to support small businesses
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Features and analysisAre safety screens here to stay?
Safety screens were introduced as a temporary measure but with a £10m investment across the sector, could they become a permanent fixture in stores?
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Features and analysisACS writes to Prime Minister urging HFSS rethink
The trade body said now is not the time to introduce these costly regulations
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Features and analysisConvenience stores reach record investment in crime prevention measures
The UK’s local shops have invested a record £246m in crime prevention measures over the last year
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OpinionHFSS restrictions are coming: are you ready?
New legislation on the sale of HFSS is coming soon and retailers need to be prepared
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Features and analysisGovernment must honour commitment to business rates reform, says ACS
ACS has responded to a joint consultation launched by the Treasury and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, about implementing changes to business rates confirmed at the Autumn Budget.
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Features and analysisGovernment highlights role of local shops in tackling loneliness
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has highlighted the role of local shops in tackling loneliness