All ACS articles – Page 12
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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
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Features and analysisHFSS guide for retailers launched by the ACS
The ACS has launched a new guide to help retailers navigate High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) regulations set to come into effect later this year
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Features and analysisRespect for retail staff urged as face covering guidelines change
Customers in stores in England are no longer required to wear face coverings
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Features and analysisGovernment urged to support rural shops in levelling up plan
The ACS 2022 Rural Shop Report found that 49% of rural stores operate with no other retail or service businesses close by
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Features and analysisACS boosts awareness of Challenge25 scheme
The campaign aims to expand the use of Challenge25 materials in stores and online
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Features and analysisTreasury Committee examines increasing cost of card payments for businesses
ACS has welcomed the Treasury Committee’s research on the increasing cost of card payments for businesses in the UK
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Features and analysisWelsh retailers invest £35m in their stores
The Association of Convenience Stores’ Welsh Local Shop Report 2022 found that retailers invested £35m over the past year
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Features and analysisACS calls for views on employment in annual colleague survey
The Association of Convenience Stores is calling on people working in local shops to provide their views on employment in the convenience sector