All ACS articles – Page 14
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Features and analysis
HFSS advertising ban details revealed by government
Details of advertising restriction on HFSS products have been unveiled but no information given on store restrictions.
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Features and analysisMPs urged to create new offence for assaulting shop workers
The ACS has demanded that those who attack retail workers face tougher penalties.
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Features and analysisCaution urged on National Living Wage increases
The Low Pay Commission has been advised to consider the impact of the pandemic when deciding on any new rates.
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Features and analysisACS urges cost-neutral deposit return scheme for retailers
In its submission to the latest DRS consultation, the ACS warned that the scheme shouldn’t be costly for retailers.
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Features and analysisNew retail energy market for microbusinesses consultation launched
Ofgem hopes to improve the experience of microbusinesses in the retail energy market.
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Features and analysisACS launches Raj Aggarwal Trophy
The award has been crearted to celebrate outstanding community retailers.
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Features and analysisNew HMRC checks on tobacco track and trace system
Retailers have until 27 June 2021 to ensure that they are properly registered for the UK track and trace system.
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Features and analysisACS calls for regulation reform for local shops
The ACS has called on a government taskforce to reform regulations so that it supports business growth.
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Features and analysisIncrease to Scottish plastic bag charge comes into effect 1 April
The minimum price of a single-use carrier bag (SUCB) in Scotland will be increasing from 5p to 10p from 1 April.
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Features and analysisGovernment called on to expand home testing to convenience stores
The government has been called on to expand home testing to include local shops.
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Advice GuideHow to deal with an abusive customer
Retailers and their staff are too often the target for abuse. Do you know how to diffuse a situation or how to report it properly?
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Features and analysisDeposit Return Scheme set to be delayed until 2024
The government has launched a second consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme.
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Features and analysis1.2 million incidents of abuse against shop workers recorded during pandemic
Nine out of ten shop workers have been victim of abuse over the past year, new Association of Convenience Stores research has found.
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: a celebration of the convenience channel
A year on from the start of the first lockdown, leading figures join Convenience Store to pay tribute to our sector as we launch our Heroes of Lockdown retailer interview series.
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OpinionPreparing for the future with education
Sabine Benoit discusses the opportunity of education, particularly within convenience.
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Features and analysisBetter protection demanded for shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tougher sentencing to address attacks against shop workers.
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Features and analysisACS urges flexible Deposit Returns Scheme
The ACS has urged government to create a DRS system that works for all types of stores.
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Features and analysisACS urges tougher sanctions on illicit tobacco
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tougher enforcement, citing the detrimental impact that the illicit trade has on legitimate retailers.
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Features and analysisRural shops providing lifeline to communities during Covid-19
The importance of rural shops to their communities has been highlighted in new research published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Features and analysisScottish retailers, producers and trade bodies look to run Deposit Return Scheme
A group of retailers, producers and trade bodies plan to run the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.


















